Southampton, Hampshire and Isle of Wight News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Southampton, Hampshire and Isle of Wight. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Council HQ upgrade uncertain in light of devolution
New Forest District Council will be asked to remove the approved scheme from its capital programme.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
A story about a traffic camera pole being cut down hours after going up was among our most read this week.
Big Picture: This week's images from the South
The best images sent to us from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Fan dies after medical emergency at Fratton Park
Players were taken off the pitch at Portsmouth to allow the fan to be treated.
Man struck by car on New Year's Eve dies
The man, aged in his 40s, was struck by a grey Nissan Qashqai at a roundabout near the seafront.
Outdoor learning group closes seven UK centres
Seven activity centres run by Kingswood close with immediate effect as it calls in administrators.
WW2 ordnance found in island garden blown up
A World War Two device has been blown up in a field after being found in a Wellow garden.
'Cheeky seal' wins river photo competition
Oliver Crockett has won a £200 prize for snapping the seal relaxing on the Beaulieu River.
South of England weekly news quiz
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our quiz from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
'I was exposed to evil in British nuclear tests'
Veterans who were exposed to radiation in atomic tests in the 1950s renew calls for compensation.
Man charged with stab murder to face no action
Jack Hibberd, 18, was previously charged with murder and remanded in custody.
Rape-cleared former officer committed misconduct
A Hampshire police hearing finds David Longden-Thurgood's behaviour was at a level of gross misconduct.
Woman, 80, in court on attempted murder charge
Linda Smith is accused of attempting to murder at man in his 80s who was found hurt on the Isle of Wight.
Man in court charged with sharing terrorist material
Abdullah Bellil is accused of distributing terror documents and showing support for Islamic State.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
A story about a traffic camera pole being cut down hours after going up was among our most read this week.
Big Picture: This week's images from the South
The best images sent to us from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Outdoor learning group closes seven UK centres
Seven activity centres run by Kingswood close with immediate effect as it calls in administrators.
Man struck by car on New Year's Eve dies
The man, aged in his 40s, was struck by a grey Nissan Qashqai at a roundabout near the seafront.
WW2 ordnance found in island garden blown up
A World War Two device has been blown up in a field after being found in a Wellow garden.
Pompey's Lane likely to miss rest of season
Portsmouth's Paddy Lane will "likely" miss the rest of the Championship season with a knee injury, according to boss John Mousinho.
Brereton Diaz 'close' to Blades move - Wilder
Sheffield United are 'close' to bringing striker Ben Brereton Diaz back to Bramall Lane, according to Blades boss Chris Wilder.
Fan dies after medical emergency at Fratton Park
Players were taken off the pitch at Portsmouth to allow the fan to be treated.
Mousinho hails evergreen Ritchie
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho hopes Matt Ritchie has another six years in him after scoring his first goals at Fratton Park in their win over Middlesbrough.
Pompey's Lane likely to miss rest of season
Portsmouth's Paddy Lane will "likely" miss the rest of the Championship season with a knee injury, according to boss John Mousinho.
'I cannot wait to run again' - sepsis survivor
Hamish says he is looking forward to being able to run and play lacrosse again.
Women feel betrayed by broken pension promise
Women in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight affected by state pension age changes vow to fight on.
'Constant stress': Families tell BBC of life in limbo due to housing crisis
Struggling families say they can only dream of having their own home, as the BBC tracks government housebuilding targets.
Northampton v Aldershot
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Northampton and Aldershot in League Two.
Whittingham holds transfer hope
Portsmouth caretaker manager Guy Whittingham still hopes he will be able to buy players in January.
Robinson committed, says McInnes
Potential Portsmouth chairman Iain McInnes says the property developer working with the Trust is still involved.
Hartlepool v Portsmouth
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Hartlepool and Portsmouth in League One.
Gyepes admits he may leave Pompey
Portsmouth defender Gabor Gyepes admits he may leave the League One strugglers when his contract expires in January.
Shots turning corner - Vincenti
Aldershot Town midfielder Peter Vincenti believes the side are starting to fulfil their potential in League Two.
Portsmouth 0-0 Preston
Portsmouth extend their winless League One run to nine matches after being held to a draw by Preston.
Aldershot 4-2 Rochdale
Goals from Dani Lopez, Peter Vincenti, Danny Rose and Craig Reid earn lowly Aldershot victory against Rochdale.
'I promised my father the world would hear our song'
Sunderland College students help a Newcastle woman keep a promise she made to her dying father.
Grooming gang investigator 'fed up' of political rows
Alan Edwards says the debate surrounding grooming gangs takes attention away from the victims.
Restoration begins of 161-year-old Thames crossing
Hungerford Bridge takes trains over the Thames between the South Bank and Charing Cross station.
James Norton 'didn't want to leave' Cornwall after filming
James Norton thanks the Cornish community for welcoming the cast and crew of Playing Nice.
From racecourse tea boy to million-dollar race
Ryan Tongue started out serving jockeys like AP McCoy before building a successful business.
Anger as cygnet dies from suspected dog bite
A Sunderland animal rescue charity says wildlife is "dying because of carelessness from humans".
'Five million people saw me empty my dishwasher'
An "Instagran" whose waist-height dishwasher video went viral spreads a message on retro-fit homes.
What can be done about LPS tower block safety issues?
It is a problem made over decades, but now the extent of LPS is coming to light, what can be done?
'My wheelchair gives me freedom I wouldn't have'
Emma Daniels, who is learning to walk again, posts videos to nearly half a million followers on social media.
Pub mural found in loft returned to tavern wall
The 1956 artwork was believed lost but is back in the pub after being found in a fisherman's loft.
The open mic night helping people in recovery
"Music is food for the soul" for those who attend Soba Lounge in Ancoats, the Shine founder says.
'Dream' role for youngster in Tom Hanks film
Albie Salter plays Tom Hanks' younger brother in the new Hollywood film.