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For all Southampton City Centre Management Press enquiries, please contact:
- Ian Welland, City Centre Manager
- Streets Ahead Southampton Ltd
- c/o Bugle House, 53 Bugle Street
- Southampton
- SO14 2LF
- Tel: 023 8020 6167 / Mob: 07875 839716
- Email: southamptonccm@live.co.uk or ccm@southamptoncitycentre.co.uk
For a complete list of Southampton's Press / Media:
News from the City Centre
11 January 2012
TITANIC COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS 2012
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Titanic, Southampton is hosting a series of commemorative events in the city.
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13 May 2010
Do you want to commercially promote or hold an event in Southampton City Centre?
An area adjacent to the famous iconic Bargate monument is available for events and promotions (commercial and non-commercial). Everything you need to know is here!
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14 December 2011
Southampton City Centre Masterplan and Action Plan News
It was 'Team Southampton' all the way at a special meeting of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce's Planning and Transport Committee, of which Streets Ahead (Southampton City Centre Management) are members of, and also included invited guests from other partnerships, on 12 December at Bugle House.
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13 December 2011
Mary Portas High Street Review Published
The long awaited High Street Review Report by Mary Portas has been published. The Review sets out her vision to breathe economic and community life back into our high streets. It makes ambitious recommendations for government, local authorities and business to help high streets deliver something new and innovative ways of regenerating our high streets.
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18 November 2011
Southampton launches Christmas in style!
Last night was a night to remember as Southampton's Christmas Festival was launched by the Worshipful The Mayor of Southampton Councillor Terry Matthews. It was a full programme as The Mayor visited four locations in the City Centre.
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18 November 2011
Christmas Shopping in Southampton
Southampton, the capital of the South of England and shopping destination of the UK is the place to be this Christmas
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18 November 2011
Christmas Pantos in Southampton
Once again the Mayflower and Nuffield Theatres welcome you to their amazing Christmas Panto productions
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23 September 2011
CHRISTMAS 2011 in Southampton City Centre
Southampton is the place to be this Christmas with something for everyone.
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28 October 2011
Ice Rink comes to the Bargate this Christmas!
Southampton's Bargate will be the place to be for a fantastic ice rink this Christmas.
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23 September 2011
Southampton Christmas Festival Market
The UK's premier festival market is back again in Southampton. Opens Thursday 17 November to Saturday 31 December 2011.
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1 April 2011
CRUISE LINERS at SOUTHAMPTON
Are you sailing into or out the Port of Southampton? The Port of Southampton is in the City Centre, so why not combine your Cruise with a stay in Southampton City Centre?
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23 September 2011
Ragas comes to Southampton City Centre
Art Asia is bringing 30 Ragas in October to Southampton, and on Saturday 15 October, Above Bar Precinct will be the place to be as Ragas comes to entertain.
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25 July 2011
TUDOR HOUSE and GARDEN has reopened!
It's been 9 years since Tudor House closed its doors. In that time, a mammoth refurbishment has taken place and now Tudor House and Garden in Bugle Street has reopened. Blue Anchor Lane down the side of Tudor House has also now re-opened.
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12 August 2011
Southampton Food and Home Festival 2011
Bigger and better than ever before, Southampton's Food and Home Festival celebrates its third year on Above Bar Precinct this September
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3 August 2011
Dolphin goes al-fresco!
The Mercure Dolphin's al-fresco is a real signature!
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2 August 2011
Southampton Low Carbon Group is launched
Top leaders come together to launch Southampton's Low Carbon Group
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25 July 2011
CAR SHOW coming to Southampton City Centre
On the weekend of 6th and 7th August, Southampton City Centre plays host to the first-ever Car Show on Above Bar Precinct.
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25 July 2011
CLASSIC CAR SHOW coming to BARGATE, Southampton City Centre
On Sunday 7th August, to complement our Car Show on Above Bar; Classic Cars will be arriving with their owners to Bargate Southampton.
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25 July 2011
CLIPPER 2011/12: The World's Longest Yacht Race to start from Southampton
Celebrations to mark the start of the 40,000-mile race around the globe will take place all weekend in Ocean Village, beginning with the arrival of the ten 68-foot yachts on the afternoon of Thursday 28 July and culminating in their departure and parade of sail in Southampton Water on Sunday 31 July. Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit Southampton over the weekend for the colourful, atmospheric and emotional spectacle.
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28 July 2011
Tudor House and Garden: The story of the restoration and re-opening
Southampton's rich history is set to come alive once again as the city's most important historic attraction re-opens its doors to the public after being closed for nearly ten years.
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11 May 2011
Short Term Improvement works announced for Southampton Central Station
Following on from the improvements to the booking hall on the North side of Southampton Central Station; the southern side is to receive a facelift to station building and south-forecourt.
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12 August 2011
Southampton Food and Home Festival 2011
Above Bar Precinct Saturday 17th & Sunday 18 September 2011
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11 May 2011
Oxford Street Art and Design Craft Market
Sunday 22 May 2011
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11 May 2011
Northern Above Bar's Arts Complex Public Consultation
Grosvenor Developments are proposing an exciting redevelopment of the Former Tyrrell & Green store site, Northern Above Bar in Southampton City Centre.
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27 April 2011
Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel wins AA four-star rating and rosette
The Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel has been granted the prestigious award of four stars and a rosette following a recent visit from the AA inspector.
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21 April 2011
Bollywood Baraat at Guildhall Square
Saturday 21 May 2011, 8pm
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23 March 2011
Andy Warhol Exhibition comes to Southampton
Southampton welcomes a major exhibition of nearly 200 works by Andy Warhol (1928 - 1987). Warhol is considered one of the giants of 20th Century art and the key artist of Pop Art using mainly print medium.
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14 December 2010
Southampton Old Town
Southampton Old Town is essentially the area embraced by the old medieval walls, Bargate and waterfront at Town Quay.
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4 May 2011
Bike Doctor at Guildhall Square
Thursday 5 May and Friday 13th May 2011
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10 May 2011
Night Time Economy
Southampton has a thriving Night Time Economy
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21 April 2011
ROYAL WEDDING STREET PARTY at Guildhall Square
FRIDAY 29 APRIL 2011 You are invited to Southampton's biggest Royal Wedding Street Party. The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on Friday 29th April, declared a Bank Holiday, will provide a great excuse for the British public to revive what has been a strong British tradition over hundreds of years - the STREET PARTY. Not everyone has the time or resources to organise their own street party - Southampton City Council has designated the newly refurbished Guildhall Square to be the venue to hold a free mass Street Party for everyone between 10am - 4pm.
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19 April 2011
Arts and Crafts Demonstration at Market Gallery in Marlands Shopping Centre
Date of event: Saturday 23 April 2011
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21 April 2011
Southampton Passion 2011 at Guildhall Square
at Guildhall Square, Good Friday
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19 April 2011
Red Riding Hood Event at WestQuay
Date of event: 20th & 21st April 2011
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8 April 2011
Big Freddie is the talk of the City
In celebration of the arrival of the West End show 'We Will Rock You' at The Mayflower Theatre (20 April to 28th May), Big Freddie can be seen towering over the streetscape in Above Bar Precinct. It has become the talk of the city!
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14 March 2011
CDs, Records and Art Fair this weekend on Above Bar Precinct
Saturday 16th April to Sunday 17 April 2011 Above Bar Precinct. This is a 'not to be missed' event!
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12 April 2011
SOUTHAMPTON RESPONSE TO UK RETAIL SALES FIGURES (Spring 2011)
Following the British Retail Consortium's (BRC) declaration earlier today of the worst fall in retail sales since their records began in 1995, Southampton City Centre continues to perform well against the national figures with footfall and sales stabilising.
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6 April 2011
Southampton welcomes Freddie!
It's not an illusion. Freddie Mercury has arrived in Southampton!
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6 April 2011
Southampton Quick Events Guide
Looking for an event? Want to know what's happening at a glance?
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31 March 2011
Local Transport Plan (2011 - 2031)
Hampshire County Council has just published the new Hampshire Local Transport Plan (LTP) covering the years 2011 to 2031, which has now been formally adopted as policy.
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30 March 2011
Southampton Partnership to be replaced
The Southampton Partnership is to be replaced from 7 April 2011 with a new body called 'Southampton Connect'
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31 March 2011
Southampton's Waterfront Development
Follow the story and latest developments right here!
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30 March 2011
Good news for East Street!
Once a thriving commercial corner of Southampton, East Street has been passed by for some years now. But that is about to change with the planned redevelopment of East Street Shopping Centre by property firm Arcadian Estates
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29 March 2011
Itchen Bridge - Additional Closures
Additional night closures agreed
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21 March 2011
Itchen Bridge Closures
The Itchen Bridge linking the City Centre with Woolston, Sholing and all points East coast is to close for repair during March and April.
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8 March 2011
The latest City Centre Health Check 2009 - 2010 is now available
Produced by Savills Southampton in association with Southampton City Council and Southampton City Centre Management (Streets Ahead).
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28 March 2011
Southampton Highways Bulletin - April 2011
Avoid the roadworks.
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22 March 2011
Southampton Bier Festival 2011
The first Traditional German Bier Festival has just been announced!
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16 February 2011
The Cunard Queens & Titanic Honour and Glory Exhibitions
Now open at the Bargate Shopping Centre, Southampton
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14 March 2011
RENAULT F1 race car at WestQuay
Date of event: Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th March 2011
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15 March 2011
John Lewis Southampton Store celebrate
Partners at WestQuay's John Lewis Department Store are celebrating after profits announcement.
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15 March 2011
2012 Events in Southampton and City Centre
2012 promises to be a very exciting year in the UK and Southampton will be playing its part fully by hosting many exciting events.
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11 March 2011
Mayflower Theatre receives Gold!
Southampton's Mayflower Theatre has achieved an industry first by obtaining the Gold Standard for Investors in People.
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11 March 2011
IKEA report sales boom in Southampton
IKEA, who opened their doors to Southampton in February 2009. have reported a significant uplift in sales in their first year.
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8 March 2011
Rasraj at Oxford Street celebrate their first anniversary
Rasraj invited guests to join them for a complimentary three course meal to celebrate their first anniversary.
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2 March 2011
Top of the Shops revealed at WestQuay Awards 2011
Staff at WestQuay shops were celebrating on 9 February as the south coast's premier shopping destination played host to its third annual Retailer Awards. The awards, which were decided from thousands of public votes plus mystery shop visits over the last year, sought to reward exceptional customer service in 16 separate categories.
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2 March 2011
Southampton Lions Club raise £1200 for MacIntyre Care, helped by City Centre Management
Southampton City Centre Management are celebrating with Southampton Lions Club, the news that £1,200 has been raised from Santa's Christmas Grotto.
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17 February 2011
Southampton speaks up for Boat Show
Southampton has come together to continue to support the annual National Boat Show, which arrives in the city on Friday 16 September this year.
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21 January 2011
Chinese New Year celebrated in Southampton
On Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th February 2011 our ever-popular Chinese Market was situated in Above Bar Precinct in the heart of Southampton City Centre as thousands flocked to the city to see the spectacular Chinese New Year celebrations.
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11 August 2010
Shopping? Look no further!!!
We have the complete guide to all your shopping needs.
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13 May 2010
Busking in the City Centre
So you wish to busk in Southampton City Centre?
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7 July 2009
Southampton City Centre Manager
Ian Welland, now Head of Area Development for Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, was the former City Centre Manager for Southampton. He is currently acting in an advisory capacity for Streets Ahead Southampton Ltd and the City Centre Management programme.
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12 January 2011
Southampton v Man Utd
Saturday 29 January 2011, Kick Off: 5:15pm. F A Cup R4
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14 January 2011
Road Closures for F A Cup Match
Several roads in and around St Mary's Stadium will be closed on Saturday 29 January.
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20 January 2011
City Centre joins Unity 101 to celebrate their 5th anniversary
All the great and the good of Southampton joined Unity 101 for their very special 5th anniversary at the Novatel on 7th January.
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11 January 2011
Bond Pearce named 'Best Legal Adviser 2010'
City Centre Management & Hampshire Chamber Member, Bond Pearce, have just been awarded 'Best Legal Adviser 2010' in a client satisfaction report.
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7 January 2011
UNITY 101 Community Radio celebrates 5 years
Southampton City Centre Management has joined other local businesses and community groups to celebrate Unity 101 Community Radio's 5th birthday.
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28 October 2010
Southampton City Centre Masterplanning
The document is now available to download, together with the City Centre's joint feedback with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Southampton.
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7 January 2011
Southampton City Centre on UNITY 101 Community Radio
The following broadcasts have been scheduled for 2011 on UNITY 101 Community Radio
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26 November 2010
MAYOR OF SOUTHAMPTON'S CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
At 5pm on Wednesday 22 December, The Worshipful The Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Carol Cunio, is holding a special FREE Christmas Carol Service at the City Centre's Christmas Tree, Bargate.
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25 October 2010
WestQuay Christmas Opening Hours
WestQuay Shopping Centre's Christmas Hours are now available.
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11 November 2010
Southampton Remembrance Day Service 2010
Sunday 14 November 2010
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7 October 2010
SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTMAS MARKET & LAUNCH OF SOUTHAMPTON FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS
Thursday 18th November from 4pm!
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14 July 2010
Southampton FC 2010/2011 Fixture List
Southampton FC play in the CocaCola Football League One, with home matches at St Mary's Stadium. Nearest Railway Station is Southampton Central.
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5 August 2010
Coriander Lounge commended by Compass Wessex magazine!
City Centre Management supporters, Coriander Lounge, have been featured and commended in Compass Wessex magazine. The newly opened business at 130 High Street has attracted a great deal of interest from restaurant goers and is gaining a rapid reputation for their cuisine and service.
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2 August 2010
FREE Guided Walks in Southampton Medieval Old Town
Leaving from Bargate Monument every morning at 10:30 and every afternoon at 2:30 during August.
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2 August 2010
Below Bar Traders welcome Council's Car Parking Review
A meeting of Below Bar Traders held at Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Southampton Branch offices on 29 July, received good news regarding their car parking proposals put to the Council back in April.
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29 July 2010
SAFER SOUTHAMPTON WEEK
23rd to 27th August 2010
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14 July 2010
Match Day Road Closures
Please click on below for details of road closures: July and August
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13 May 2010
The latest City Centre Health Check 2008 - 2009 is now available
Produced by Savills Southampton in association with Southampton City Council and Southampton City Centre Management (Streets Ahead).
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21 July 2010
GO SKY RIDE in SOUTHAMPTON THIS SUNDAY!!!
This Sunday's event is organised by B Sky B and British Cycling in partnership with Southampton City Council and supported by Southampton Primary Care Trust.A free family-oriented mass participation cycling event taking place across the city.
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15 July 2010
Southampton Mela Festival 2010 THIS SUNDAY!!!!
On Saturday 17 July Hoglands Park will be a dazzling display of colour, music and performances as Art Asia hosts the 8th Southampton Mela Festival.
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23 June 2010
Sports Lounge Discount Offers at WestQuay
For the duration of the World Cup, you too can score with these great discount offers at WestQuay Shopping
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22 June 2010
One Big Community Festival 2010 announced
Date of event: Saturday 11 September 2010 Portswood Recreation Ground, Upper Grosvenor Road, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 1WZ
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10 June 2010
Can You Kick It? The World Cup comes to The Mall Marlands
Yes you can at The Mall Marlands!
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10 June 2010
WestQuay Sports Lounge
This summer is packed full of fantastic sporting events from The World Cup to Wimbledon and the Grand Prix and you can watch them at WestQuay!
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27 April 2010
Taste of the South Tuesday Market
"Taste of the South" is the new Tuesday Market in Southampton City Centre. This week the Tuesday Market can be found on Above Bar.
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27 April 2010
Arts and Crafts Market - on the last Sunday of each month on Above Bar Precinct
Last Sunday of each month starting May On the last Sunday every month, there will be Southampton's very own Arts and Crafts Market on Above Bar Precinct.
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16 June 2010
Peter Andre appearing at The Perfume Shop, The Mall Marlands
The Mall Marlands have confirmed that Peter Andre will be visiting the shopping centre on Saturday 19th June to promote his new mens fragrance 'Conditional' in The Perfume Shop.
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10 June 2010
Yellow Card launched in Southampton
To Combat drink related anti-social behaviour. "BEHAVE OR BE BANNED!"
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27 April 2010
Rediscover a Lowry masterpiece painting at Southampton City Art Gallery
"Drawn by Lowry" - the latest exhibition on until 4 July
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13 May 2010
DANCING IN THE STREETS Whitsun Bank Holiday Weekend Event
Above Bar Precinct and Bargate
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10 May 2011
Hampshire Asian Network starts in Southampton
Southampton City Centre Management are among several organisations involved with the new Hampshire Asian Network (HAN) project.
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4 May 2010
Road Closures in High Street area of City Centre
Repaving works from 4 May for 4 months
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29 April 2010
Parking Review called for by Businesses in Below Bar
Traders in East Street, Queensway and High Street, have joined forces as 'Below Bar Traders' and requested Southampton City Council to review the on-street car parking policy.
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27 April 2010
Dancing In The Streets Whitsun Event (tbc)
Above Bar Precinct and Bargate
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2 March 2010
Central Bridge closed for a year
The closure of Central Bridge will affect all routes leading to and from Itchen Bridge (Toll Crossing); Albert Road North, Saltmarsh Road, Royal Crescent Road and Canute Road. The closure will affect fans travelling to and from St Mary's Stadium (Southampton FC).
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11 February 2010
Southampton vs Southend Utd
Saturday 8th May 2010
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14 January 2010
Markets at the Bargate Southampton
Southampton's famous Markets are the talk of the region. Every Friday our market in Bargate brings the best traders from all around into our glorious City; and on Saturdays our ever-popular themed markets are superb. Bargains galore!
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24 March 2010
Southampton Pocket Guide 2010 Now available.
Copies are now available throughout venues and locations in the city and city centre.
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2 March 2010
Southampton 2010 Venue Guide now available
Destination Southampton: The Official Conference Bureau, have just released the new 2010 Venue Guide.
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2 March 2010
Watermark WestQuay
Hammerson, owners of WestQuay Shopping Centre have announced that its £150m extension to Southampton WestQuay Shopping Centre is on track to be completed within three years.
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2 March 2010
AB Ports Master Plan now available online
In 2009 the Port of Southampton produced a master plan on its future development up to 2030. The final master plan is now available following an extensive consultation process with stakeholders.
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9 February 2010
MUSIC IN THE CITY 2010
Southampton is your stage!
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20 January 2010
Chinese New Year and Festival of Love (Valentine's) Weekend Extravaganza
Date of event: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14 February 2010 at Bargate and Above Bar in Southampton City Centre
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11 February 2010
Business as Usual in the City Centre this Saturday
With Southampton v Portsmouth FA Cup match taking place this Saturday; it is business as usual for us here in the City Centre as we go into Valentine's Weekend and celebrate Chinese New Year
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1 February 2010
Travelling from Southampton Central Station to Town Quay? Want to stop off to shop or have some refreshments en-route?
Bluestar run a FREE BUS called "CITYLINK" from the Station to Town Quay and back via the City Centre, with stop-off points at The Mall Marlands Shopping and WestQuay Shopping (both perfect for Above Bar as well) and Holyrood (perfect for Bargate Markets, East Street, High Street, Queensway and Below Bar).
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29 January 2010
Argentine Tango at WestQuay with dancers from Tracie's Latin Club
Tracie's Latin Club is visiting WestQuay on Sunday 31st January 2010, where you can see many of its students dancing the intense, yet magical Tango.
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26 January 2010
Business Southampton
For Business Southampton events
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15 January 2010
Southampton & Fareham Chamber of Commerce launch their 2010 Events Calendar.
Networking lunches, seminars and briefings.
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14 January 2010
Project Argus for Southampton Hotels
Following the successful Project Argus for Southampton Retailers, Project Argus is now available for Hotels. Project ARGUS is a National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) initiative, exploring ways to aid you in preventing, handling and recovering from a terrorist attack. It achieves this by taking businesses through a simulated terrorist attack. The project identifies the measures to take for preventing, handling and recovering from such an attack.
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13 January 2010
Southampton heading in the right direction as a key UK retail destination shopping
According to Experian, Southampton has climbed one place in the league table for the best shopping destinations in the UK.
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13 January 2010
Bluestar Buses - Service Update 15:00hrs. Keeping Southampton on the move
Due to further snowfall last evening, several roads are unsafe to serve. Most Bluestar and Uni-link buses are out there but there will be delays to journeys whilst drivers await conditions to improve or whilst they drive as cautiously as possible. Please do bear with us - we are trying our very best.
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13 January 2010
Howard Hodgkin "As Time Goes By" Exhibition now on at Southampton City Art Gallery
DO NOT MISS!!! Southampton City Art Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of Howard Hodgkin's major prints. The exhibition includes the two new monumental works As Time Goes By, exhibited in a public gallery for the first time. As Time Goes By are Hodgkin's most ambitious and complex works to date. Each measuring over 20ft long, these two new pictures are the largest works the artist has ever made.
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13 January 2010
Southampton away to Millwall , Saturday 16 January 2010.
Football League One
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6 October 2009
MARKETS IN SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton's famous Markets are the talk of the region. Every Friday our market in Bargate brings the best traders from all around into our City; and on Saturdays our themed markets are superb.
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8 January 2010
TRAVEL NEWS
For up to the minute news on travel / roads in and around Southampton
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8 January 2010
Southampton vs Huddersfield Town POSTPONED
Saint's League One football match with Huddersfield Town scheduled for this Saturday (9th January) at St Mary's Stadium, has been postponed.
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19 October 2009
City Centre to remain fully accessible despite rail tunnel works
The latest schedule has just been released detailing planned works to the Southampton City Centre rail tunnel.
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6 January 2010
"MAKE YOUR MARK" at The Mall Southampton
"Make Your Mark" in Retail, competition is for any small retail business looking to grow. The hardest part of growing your business is getting in front of the right customers. This competition gives the opportunity for one lucky business to do just that and for FREE.
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6 January 2010
CITY CENTRE RADIO WAVES
City Centre Management is now featured on local radio stations and you can listen by tuning-in to the frequency or going online.
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6 January 2010
Southampton City Centre Smiles!
Customer care and service is praised by City Centre Management
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5 January 2010
Spring/Summer 2010 Season at The Nuffield Theatre
The Spring/Summer 2010 Season of productions has been launched at the Nuffield Theatre.
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5 January 2010
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2010 APPEAL
We Need Your Help!
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16 December 2009
BlueStar Buses this Christmas and New Year
More updates from BlueStar - helping to keep our City connected and on the move... The trains may not be running, but we are! There'll be some changes to bus times across the festive season, with buses running on Boxing Day for the first time in a number of years. WestQuay is open, and the Saints are playing at home, so give the car the boot!
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10 December 2009
Santa and his real Reindeer comes to WestQuay Shopping Centre this Sunday
Santa and his magical real reindeer will be making a stop at WestQuay Shopping Centre this Sunday from 12 Noon. Part of WestQuay's 24 Days of Christmas...
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26 November 2009
Santa arriving at The Mall Southampton
On Thursday 3 December at 6pm, Santa will be arriving at The Mall Southampton and taking up residence in his Grotto.
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26 November 2009
This week at WestQuay Shopping
On Tuesday 1 December, WestQuay shopping centre is the place to be. Especially between 5pm and 7pm when they will be holding two-hours of amazing offers.
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15 October 2009
WESTQUAY SHOPPING CENTRE Festive Opening Hours 2009
Escape the every day Every Day at WestQuay Shopping Centre this Christmas. With extended opening hours, WestQuay Shopping guarantees a spirit of Christmas with great festive shopping.
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9 October 2009
THE MALL SOUTHAMPTON Christmas 2009 Opening Hours
The Mall Southampton is your local Southampton shopping centre. Situated in the heart of the city centre, adjacent to the West Quay regional shopping centre and an Asda superstore, The Mall Southampton is perfect for all your festive gifts and goodies.
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18 November 2009
WEST QUAY RETAIL PARK GENEROUSLY SPONSOR BARGATE CHRISTMAS TREE
The Bargate Christmas Tree, now installed on the Bargate monument roof, has been generously sponsored this year by West Quay Retail Park.
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4 November 2009
Newsletter to Shops and Businesses
This month's talk rounds up all the necessary details for shops and businesses during the festive period.
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4 November 2009
Bluestar Bus services available on Boxing Day
Bluestar Buses have announced that they will be running bus services in Southampton on Boxing Day.
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27 October 2009
GERMAN THEMED CHRISTMAS MARKET TO BE LAUNCHED
Saturday 21st November 2009, 11am, Above Bar Precinct.
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26 October 2009
Business Events
Business events can now be found listed on our Business page
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7 October 2009
City Centre Management featured in "Chamber News" October 2009 Edition
Each month, Southampton & Fareham Chamber of Commerce's "Chamber News" is featured in Hampshire Business, available on subscription and through the Chamber of Commerce. This month features City Centre Manager Ian Welland, speaking about the work of the new City Centre Management Company in unison with the Chamber.
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7 October 2009
OXJAM SOUTHAMPTON 2009
Live in Hampshire? Love Live Music? Then you need to be part of Oxjam Southampton 2009, a music festival organised by local people on behalf on Oxfam's climate change campaign
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6 October 2009
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: OCTOBER
Southampton has celebrated Black History Month over a number of years, and its impact and influence has increased over the years. Schools, universities and colleges always play a significant role. Black History Month 2009 is dedicated to the concept of "Heroes" and many of the events and activities relate to that theme.
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6 October 2009
SOUTHAMPTON FILM WEEK - 2nd to 10th October 2009
Co-ordinated by City Eye, the week celebrates some of the city's diverse film culture with events across Southampton.
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19 August 2009
Help for businesses and residents during the recession
Coping with the recession and obtaining assistance/guidance is priority for many in Southampton; and the City Council have a wealth of free information on their website.
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13 August 2009
Bargate Promotions
City Centre Management (Streets Ahead Southampton Ltd) are responsible for bookings for Bargate. This popular position with high footfall, is available to for commercial and social activity promotions.
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12 August 2009
Busking in the City Centre
So you wish to busk in Southampton City Centre? The only pitches for Busking exist in Above Bar (precinct).
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6 August 2009
Festive opening hours at WestQuay Shopping Centre
WestQuay Shopping Centre have just announced their 2009 festive trading hours. The schedule runs from Saturday 7 November up to and including Sunday 3 January 2010.
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5 August 2009
The Southampton Memorial Wall
Southampton & Fareham Chamber of Commerce & Industry is working with the Royal British Legion and Southampton City Council to raise funds to build a memorial wall alongside the cenotaph.
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5 August 2009
PROJECT ARGUS "Protecting against terrorist attack"
An important half-day seminar is being arranged by Hampshire Constabulary in association with Southampton City Centre Management to be held at The Mayflower Theatre. Project ARGUS is a multi-media terrorist attack simulation that will allow Managers, Staff and Business to make decisions to prevent and survive a terrorist attack; and identify business needs in terms of business continuity.
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4 August 2009
NINE CRUISE LINERS DOCKING AT SOUTHAMPTON!!! NINE REASONS TO VISIT SOUTHAMPTON!!!
August Bank Holiday weekend is the place to be in Southampton. Not only will there be great shopping, galleries and parks to enjoy, Southampton will be welcoming 9 cruise liners into its famous port.
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4 August 2009
SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW 2009
Southampton plays host to the famous PSP International Boat Show and welcomes visitors from the UK and around the world between 11th and 20th September 2009.
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3 August 2009
SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL ART & FOOD FESTIVAL
The flavours of the World are coming to Southampton! The first ever International Art and Food Festival is coming to Southampton City Centre on the weekend of the 19th and 20th September 2009.
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