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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Flip flop recycle business helped by start up loan
Terence Chung and his friend have used a £10,000 loan to recycle broken or waste flip-flops.
Police working to identify man found dead on common
The man's body was found in a wooded area close to the wildlife reserve in the centre of the common.
Woman waits nine hours in A&E for sepsis treatment
Lorraine Hedges said that she was left traumatised after a nine-hour wait left her in convulsions.
New para-sledge for ice hockey boy after theft
The new disability sledge has been paid for by a junior ice hockey team which is closing down.
Why we had to help 'lovely' family on DIY SOS
The DIYS SOS team have been carrying out work at Ahmed and Rifat Ali's home in Southampton.
People smuggler caught after yacht ran aground
National Crime Agency says Mohammed Ali Nareman saw migrants as "nothing more than a commodity" to make money from.
RNLI plans to move lifeboat production from island
The charity wants to put all lifeboat building under one roof in Poole from the end of 2027.
Cancer research into body fat and muscle scans
Researchers hope their new programme will lead to more personalised cancer treatments.
Celebrity Traitors rave reviews from former stars
Radio Solent spoke to Joe Scott and Charlotte Berman about the hit show's new celebrity line-up.
Two found dead in parked campervan
A 38-year-old woman and 45-year-old man, both from Blandford, Dorset were found dead in the vehicle.
Man jailed for violent protest at asylum hotel
Jamie Lee Turvey forced open a gate, took bricks from a wall and swore at migrants, a court hears.
Ferry strike vote called off after talks
Wightlink's proposals, affecting up to 50 roles, were part of a business-improvement project.
Boxing club is 'family' to young people in need
Leigh Park Amateur Boxing Club near Havant has received funding to support disadvantaged youngsters.
Council nets £6m parking charges profit
New charges were introduced in Bitterne, Portswood, Shirley and Woolston earlier this year.
Ferry strike vote called off after talks
Wightlink's proposals, affecting up to 50 roles, were part of a business-improvement project.
Glass levy dampens producers' spirits
Isle of Wight Distillery which produces Mermaid Gin says new waste scheme will cost thousands
'Democratic deficit' fear over mayor election cost
Independent candidates say it will cost too much for many to stand in the 2026 mayoral election.
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.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
The world's largest pumpkin and Lord of the Rings filming were among our most read stories this week.
'Murphy to be out until Stoke game' - Mousinho
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says winger Josh Murphy is unlikely to return until Pompey host Stoke on 25 October.
Portsmouth 'looking up rather than down' - Poole
Portsmouth defender Regan Poole feels the Blues "are not too far away" from the quality of the top sides in the Championship this season.
Aldershot boss resigns five months after Wembley win
Aldershot Town manager Tommy Widdrington resigns, five months after leading them to FA Trophy victory at Wembley.
Eastleigh to host Walsall in FA Cup
Robbie Savage's Forest Green Rovers will visit Jack Wilshere's Luton Town in the FA Cup first round.
National League delays kick-offs in aid of 3UP bid
All National League games will kick off three minutes late on 15 November, supporting the league's 3UP campaign which is seeking an extra promotion place to the EFL.
? Can Saints turn their form around?
Former Saints defender Dan Harding joins BBC Radio Solent as they take a look at a lacklustre season for Southampton so far and countdown their top 10 best individual performances from a Saints player in a match.
Stewart injury 'a chance for someone else' - but who?
BBC Final Score's Tom Gayle assesses the options available to Will Still in light of Ross Stewart's injury at Derby.
Still demands more composed finishing
Boss Will Still says Southampton's 1-1 draw away at Derby shows the need to have more composure in front of goal.
'Murphy to be out until Stoke game' - Mousinho
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says winger Josh Murphy is unlikely to return until Pompey host Stoke on 25 October.
Portsmouth 'looking up rather than down' - Poole
Portsmouth defender Regan Poole feels the Blues "are not too far away" from the quality of the top sides in the Championship this season.
Footballer raising money to pay for knee surgery
Ella Humphrey says it is "difficult" to raise £7,500 needed for surgery while being without a club.
Pompey are in a really good place - Poole
Portsmouth defender Regan Poole sits down with Chris Wise and Andrew Moon to chat about his hopes for the season, injuries and his career.
'It's been great... until Portsmouth'
Josh Widdicombe is out on the road and he's coming our way.
Island producers brace for glass tax
Invoicing for glass on the EPR scheme starts this month.
Traitors backstage: All secrets, no spoilers
As Celebrity Traitors kicks off, we catch up with Series Three contestant Charlotte.
Secret Hampshire
Paranormal investigators take a closer look at the site on the outskirts of Southampton.
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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Ex-funeral director admits 36 fraud charges but denies other offences
Robert Bush denied 30 counts of preventing lawful burials but admitted fraud charges.
Friend 'heard silence then screams', court told
Emma Cowley was on the phone to Ms Whyte when she heard a "terrified, in-pain scream", jurors hear.
Met PC's misconduct proven over bus stop arrest
PC Perry Lathwood will be given a written warning after calling Jocelyn Agyemang a "daft cow".
Luxury goods resale website owes sellers thousands
The owner of Hardly Ever Worn It has been ordered to pay seven claimants in county court judgements.
McCann friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalker
David and Fiona Payne were with the McCann family on the night Madeleine disappeared in 2007.
XL bully owner pleads guilty over dog attack death
James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt was charged over the death of Ian Price, just hours before a ban was announced.
Strongman games title 'would be dream come true'
Andrew Reid is training for the 2025 Strongman Games, which will be held in Texas in November.
Man charged with killing woman in 2020
Georgina Ward was found dead at her home in Brierley Hill, Dudley, in November 2020.
Couple call for better maternity care after baby dies
Sarah and Andrew Conroy?s baby died after a three-hour delay in providing a blood transfusion.
Case dropped for Met officer who shot unarmed man
The misconduct proceedings involving W80 came after years of legal battles over the case.
Tributes after man fatally struck by road sweeper
The man who died after being struck in Leicester is named locally as Joginder Singh.
'Rik Mayall gave me glorious creative moments'
Elton says his new autobiography helped him deal with some of the grief around Mayall's death.
Source: BBC News
