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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
HMS Victory's lower mast removed for first time since 1894
Lord Nelson's HMS Victory's mast is removed for the first time since 1894 for "essential" work.
Southampton port claims UK shore power first
Southampton says it is the first UK commercial port to install plug-in power for ships.
Businesses split on plans to remove Southampton pedestrian zone
The businesses divided as Southampton's new council vows to reopen the streets that Covid closed.
Coronavirus: Case rates in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
The latest number of cases of Covid-19 across the two counties.
'Educate your son' art after remarks to staff at Southampton cafe
Female staff at the Southampton cafe received "inappropriate comments" before the art was commissioned.
Covid: Home deliveries 'saving grace' for New Forest cull-risk hens
A farm was left with thousands of surplus eggs and its hens faced being culled due to lockdown.
Rare white-tailed sea eagle brought to Isle of Wight
Chief has been brought from Scotland to live at Robin Hill nature park on the island.
More than 130 mice rescued from Atherstone house
The RSPCA is looking for new homes for them, following the discovery in Atherstone.
Surprise Basingstoke hospital artwork prompts NHS tributes
Patients and staff add messages of thanks to an image of a nurse which was left outside a hospital.
Everton Fyffe jailed for attacking three Southampton sex workers
Everton Fyffe targeted "vulnerable and defenceless" women, Southampton Crown Court heard.
Covid: Vaccine clot patient raises funds for NHS charities
Jamie Roe suffered a vaccine-induced blood clot but says "the benefits outweigh the risks".
Dozens of objections to crazy golf at South Parade Pier
South Parade Pier in Southsea, Hampshire, has plans for a crazy golf complex nearby.
Portsmouth players 'crossed line' during incident
Portsmouth Football Club says its players will be disciplined after an incident outside a nightclub.
Andover murder suspect took own life over partner's death
Kieron Wallder was arrested over Tara Stiles' death but police later dropped their murder inquiry.
Conservative Donna Jones elected Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC
Donna Jones is elected the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
New Tory council to review Southampton's £18.5m transport plan
The new leader of Southampton City Council says the £18.5m plan will be reviewed immediately.
Havant murder trial: Man 'stabbed after silly altercations'
Kevin Batchelor is on trial for killing George Allison at a house in Havant, Hampshire, last year.
Warnings over New Forest forest stallions breeding season
Twenty approved stallions are being let loose in the New Forest during the annual breeding season.
Freeports: Government 'made catastrophic blunder' in trade deals
Manufacturers based in the new economic zones could miss out on key markets, Labour says.
Rail disruption set to continue after train cracks found
Rail firms GWR and LNER warn of issues on long-distance routes after cracks were found on some trains.
Isle of Wight police investigate fire at historic seafront hotel
More than 45 firefighters tackled the blaze at Sandown's Ocean Hotel on the Isle of Wight overnight.
Portsmouth 0-1 Accrington Stanley: Pompey miss out on play-offs after defeat
Portsmouth drop out of the League One play-offs on the final day after being beaten by mid-table Accrington.
Elections 2021: Labour 'must listen' after Southampton loss
Former Southampton City Council leader says his party needs to change after "surprise" defeat.
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Covid: What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
Lockdown restrictions have eased in England, Scotland and Wales
Restaurants and pubs are reopening inside, but what are the rules?
People in England, Scotland and Wales will soon be able to drink inside a pub.
Covid: Blackburn health chief 'furious' over surge vaccination refusal
Blackburn's public health director shares his anger at not being able to vaccinate all over-18s.
How many people can I have a drink with? And other questions
We answer some of your questions about England's roadmap out of lockdown, and other Covid-related issues.
What is a Covid passport and what are the plans for the NHS app?
People travelling abroad from England will be able to use the NHS app to prove their Covid vaccination status.
Freemasons: Young people 'on waiting lists' to join notoriously secretive society
The first report by Freemasons in 300 years shows it is popular with young people.
Covid 19: Isle of Wight cafe owner works at local hospital
When lockdown shut his Isle of Wight business, Kyle Freemantle began working at his local hospital.
Gosport mum calls for lower bus fares to help 'left-behind' town
A Gosport mum has called for lower bus fares to help residents of her "left-behind" neighbourhood.
The Isle of Wight caretaker who played football with Pele
Former England footballer Steve Hunt shares memories of a star-studded career.
Family of swans leap from Whiteley waterfall
A family of swans surprised onlookers by leaping over a waterfall at a Hampshire business park.
Ryde seafront skatepark users fear it could close permanently
There are fears an Isle of Wight skatepark on land earmarked for regeneration could be lost.
Escaping the anti-vax conspiracy rabbit hole
Catherine was a big believer in anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, but has since stopped believing in them.
Kings' School video diary records lockdown education
Teachers and pupils from Winchester record the challenges of learning during the pandemic.
Marwell Zoo welcomes arrival of tiny baby mouse-deer
A rare Javan chevrotain, also known as a mouse-deer, has been born at Marwell Zoo.
Decimalisation: Ironside family on designing the UK's currency
Christopher Ironside designed the coins that have been UK currency for 50 years.
Southampton 3-1 Fulham: Che Adams, Nathan Tella & Theo Walcott earn Saints back-to-back wins
Nathan Tella scores his first senior goal as Southampton defeat relegated Fulham to register back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since December.
Aldershot Town 1-3 Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United keep up their promotion push with a 3-1 win at Aldershot to move third in the National League.
Eastleigh 3-0 Barnet
Eastleigh boost their play-off hopes and pushed Barnet closer to relegation with a 3-0 National League victory.
County Championship: Hampshire skipper James Vince keeps visitors in it at Lord's
Hampshire skipper James Vince helps his side recover from a poor start against Middlesex at Lord's.
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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Covid: Plea to get the jab in variant hotspot areas
Eligible people in areas where the Indian virus variant is spreading are urged to get vaccinated.
Eleven charged after fight breaks out at Luton Airport
Airport bosses say they are "shocked" by the violence, which broke out on Friday morning.
Murder probe after Manchester man's body found in West Yorkshire
Detectives think the death is linked to a disturbance in Manchester hours before the body was found.
Beverley bullocks: Escaped cattle seen grazing in gardens
The cattle, which had wandered from nearby fields, were later rounded up and returned home.
Mystery foam polluting River Ouseburn sparks criminal probe
The source of the unknown substance has been "isolated" and pipes are being cleaned to remove it.
Anthony Grainger: Mother vows to fight for secret evidence release
Marina Schofield says she will continue to push for the full facts of her son's case to be revealed.
HMS Victory's lower mast removed for first time since 1894
Lord Nelson's HMS Victory's mast is removed for the first time since 1894 for "essential" work.
Leeds bridge demolition: Trailer buckles under weight of debris
Debris from part of a demolished flyover was being lifted onto a trailer, which then gave way.
Gerry Marsden: Statue planned for Liverpool FC anthem singer
Sculptor Laura Lian hopes the statue could be sited near the Mersey Ferry he celebrated in song.
Rough sleepers in England to get £203m funding to help them off the streets
But the number of people helped by the funding "will only scratch the surface", charity Crisis warns.
Black Country Living Museum to feature in TikTok marathon
The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley became a hit on the platform with more than 870K followers.
Bowes Museum's Silver Swan seizes up during lockdown
The 18th Century life-size clockwork model needs to undergo "complex" conservation repairs.
Source: BBC News
