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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Flooding: Totton homes flooded and roads blocked after downpour
Heavy rain is causing disruption through the town centre as roads are blocked and bus services delayed.
Hayling Island Kitesurfing Armada Festival cancelled over licence
Event organisers had been in discussions with the local council but made the decision to call it off.
Rockfall warning after heatwave in Dorset and Isle of of Wight
With heavy rain forecast the risk of collapse is high after the heatwave which caused rocks to expand.
'Plummeting' numbers leave midwives 'buckling' under pressure
The Royal College of Midwives says investment is needed to ensure the safety and quality of care.
Covid-19: Southampton vaccine trial calls for pregnant women
The trial will look into the best interval between the first and second Covid-19 vaccine doses.
Runnymede: Oil firm secures pipeline protester injunction
The oil firm is being granted an injunction against Scott Breen and "persons unknown".
Portico Shipping fined for health and safety breaches over port death
Mieczyslaw "Mitch" Siwak died at a Portsmouth freight depot after being crushed between containers.
St Helen's Fort Walk: Walkers ignore warnings to make crossing
The unofficial mass walk has become a local tradition during the lowest tides of the year.
French Alps skier died trying off-piste route, inquest hears
The death of Farnborough man Michael Rowell in the French Alps is recorded as an accident.
Coastal erosion: Work at Southampton's Weston Shore to start
Beach material at Weston Shore has been washed away during storms and deposited elsewhere.
UK heatwave: Final day of 'extreme' heat with thunder on way
Temperatures have exceeded 30C in much of England and Wales - but rain is forecast.
Southampton homes without water after pipe bursts
The West End area of Southampton is affected after a water pipe leaks.
Totton: Deliberate fires investigated by police
Hampshire Constabulary says it has increased patrols and is carrying out house-to-house inquiries.
Man in charity walk to Premier League football grounds
Stuart Dawson aims to walk 600 miles to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis research.
Train strikes cause more disruption for passengers
Some rail operators are running no services as 6,500 train drivers walk out in pay dispute.
Peartree Green in Southampton damaged by large fire
A fire at Peartree Green in Southampton prompts more than 30 emergency calls from the public.
Platinum Jubilee: Fareham shop displays quilt for Queen before it goes to palace
The quilt, made with 2,700 pieces of fabric, was made for the Queen by a Fareham woman in America.
Where has a drought been declared in England, and what does it mean?
An official drought has been declared in several parts of England.
Where are hosepipe bans in place, and what do they mean?
Hosepipe bans are in place or due to come into force across much of England and Wales.
Check your postcode: Is your area vulnerable to extreme heat?
With Britain reaching record temperatures, use our postcode tool to find out how your area experiences extreme heat.
UK heatwave: How do temperatures compare with 1976?
People have been comparing the current temperatures with 1976 heatwave. What does the evidence show?
?It?s like an oven?: Life in Britain?s hottest neighbourhoods
Exclusive BBC analysis shows that millions of people live in heat hotspots, and deprived areas are those most affected.
Is the UK getting hotter, and what causes heatwaves?
The Met Office says heatwaves are now far more likely to occur than they were in the 18th century.
Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat
A simple guide on how to get a good night's sleep in the heat.
How hot is it where you are?
Compare the temperature in your area to other locations in the UK and around the world.
Climate change food calculator: What's your diet's carbon footprint?
Check the environmental impact of what you eat and drink.
What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?
Experts want countries to adopt targets to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050.
Covid: Why do some vaccines protect you for longer than others?
Here's why you need more than one Covid jab.
How many Covid cases in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK.
Aerial video shows firefighters tackle New Forest common fire
The video shows how close the fire at Pennington Common was to nearby homes.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Coach hoping to improve gender equality
The first all-female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition is taking place with hopes it will promote gender equality.
London bus art: Inspiring artwork to travel round city
An artist's inspirational paintings can be seen on the side of London buses until the end of August.
Centuries-old Dorset shipwreck given special protection
The Mortar Wreck is currently the oldest protected shipwreck in English waters after it was found in 2020.
Driver filmed on pavement to avoid red light in Southampton
The BMW is recorded on a dashcam in Southampton on the path next to a school.
Portsmouth 4-1 Cambridge United
Colby Bishop gets his fifth goal in five games as Portsmouth come from behind to beat Cambridge 4-1 and extend their unbeaten start to the season.
Boreham Wood 1-2 Aldershot Town
Aldershot lift themselves off the foot of the National League table with a 2-1 win against Boreham Wood.
Eastleigh 1-1 Dagenham & Redbridge
A late goal from Charlie Carter rescues a point for Eastleigh as they drew 1-1 with Dagenham.
Toby Albert: Hampshire batter signs two-year contract extension
Hampshire batter Toby Albert, 20, signs new two-year deal to keep him at the club until 2024.
One-Day Cup: Hampshire beat Lancs to maintain winning Group B start, while Middx top Group A
Hampshire are now the only unbeaten side in the One-Day Cup, after a narrow two-wicket Group B win over Lancashire, while Middlesex top Group A.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
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.
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National News Headlines
Infected blood victims to get £100,000 compensation
After a decades-long campaign, more than 4,000 people across the UK will get interim payments.
Owami Davies: Police trawl through 50,000 hours of CCTV footage
The Met says the search for the student nurse continues to be a missing person inquiry.
Greenford: Elderly man on mobility scooter stabbed to death
Police say the man, believed to be in his 80s, died at the scene after being attacked in Ealing.
UK denies Moscow claims RAF jet entered Russian airspace
The MoD says the flight was a "routine operation" over international waters in the Arctic Circle.
Benjamin Mendy: Footballer tried to rape woman after shower, jury told
The 29-year-old is among seven women targeted by Premier League star Benjamin Mendy, it is claimed.
Queen's Olympic ceremony stunt double jailed for attacking girlfriend
The judge said skydiver Gary Connery showed "no remorse" for pushing his girlfriend down the stairs.
Winston Churchill hearse restored for use in Bristol
The 1964 Austin Princess carried the body of the British leader and is now a working hearse again.
International Space Station: Girl, 8, chats to astronaut on amateur radio
American spaceman Kjell Lindgren says the encounter "may be my favourite so far".
NHS cleaner drew pension to pay bills then died, son says
NHS cleaner Judith Thorpe was struggling for money before she died with Covid, her family says.
Man who drove on rail track guilty of endangering life
The man was fleeing police when he drove through a level crossing and along the track, a court hears.
Residents to return home after fatal gas explosion
The gas supplier finally declares the area safe allowing some residents the chance to return home.
Blind woman sexually assaulted while waiting for a train at Rugby
Police release an image of a man after the woman was assaulted on a platform at Rugby train station.
Source: BBC News
