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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Covid: New Plan B rules on working from home and masks announced for England
Boris Johnson announces tougher Plan B coronavirus measures as row over No 10 Christmas party continues.
Coronavirus: Case rates in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
The latest number of cases of Covid-19 across the two counties
Portsmouth e-scooter rider 'on headphones before fatal crash'
George McGowan was also riding his privately-owned e-scooter illegally, his inquest hears.
Falklands veterans given Freedom of City of Portsmouth
Councillors voted to mark the "very close and proud relationship" the city has with veterans.
Tipner: Portsmouth council report backs reclaiming land from sea
Controversial plans for a £1bn housing project in Portsmouth had been paused in October.
Mixed-race family suffered years of racist abuse from neighbours
A family was forced to move from their home, schools and jobs by their neighbours' harassment.
Storm Barra causes travel disruption across Dorset and Hampshire
Strong winds result in ferries being cancelled, train delays and a Christmas market shutting.
Sam and Chris Gould: Failures made after twins reported sex abuse
Sam and Chris Gould's parents say the family had been "left in limbo" before the girls' suicides.
Tesco: Pre-Christmas strikes planned by 6,200 depot staff
Trade union Usdaw said 5,000 members at nine warehouses across the country will take industrial action.
Hampshire PC credited for risking her life saving petrol-doused man
PC Jade Rudd is nominated for a bravery award for persuading a man not to set himself on fire.
Fareham care home's car ban branded 'utterly bizarre'
The condition is set for the Fareham home in an attempt to reduce disturbance to the New Forest.
Zambia crocodile attack: 'I was very lucky', says Amelie Osborn-Smith
Amelie Osborn-Smith says her brain went into "overdrive" as she fought off the reptile in Zambia.
Marvin Morgan: Ex-Aldershot, Shrewsbury & Plymouth striker turned fashionwear business owner dies
Former footballer Marvin Morgan, who went into a second career in fashionwear, dies aged 38.
Wet Leg make BBC Sound of 2022 list
They're among 10 acts tipped for success in the annual BBC list, previously won by Adele and Celeste.
Farnborough FC pitch invasion and brawl leads to three arrests
A fight involving bricks and sticks breaks out in a car park after 50 fans invade the pitch.
Southampton loneliness charity launches Tree of Light campaign
Communicare's festive trees were lit up in Southampton to commemorate lost loved ones.
Gosport to Fareham bus expressway extension opens to passengers
The Bus Rapid Transit route links Gosport and Fareham using a disused railway line.
Builder jailed for manslaughter after Chilworth crush death
Paramjit Singh is sentenced over the "completely avoidable" death of an employee in Chilworth.
Stranded medics return to UK from South Africa
Lisa Freeth says she and fellow Briton Helena Edwards feel "relieved" to be back in the UK.
Hampshire GP's Covid social media ban was wrong, court rules
Dr Samuel White raised concerns about vaccines and claimed "masks do nothing" in a video.
Unexploded wartime bomb disrupts Hampshire train services
Railway lines are reopened after the device is detonated by disposal experts.
Covid: When can teenagers get a second dose?
All 16 and 17 year-olds in the UK can now have a second dose 12 weeks after the first.
How many cases in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
What are the Covid variants and will vaccines still work?
A new Covid variant has emerged that looks worryingly different to the one vaccines were designed to fight.
Omicron: What are the new Plan B rules for England?
Covid rules are being strengthened in response to the Omicron variant
Omicron: What are England's mask rules now?
Face coverings will become compulsory in more places in England from Friday.
Covid: Who can have a booster jab and how can you get one?
All UK adults will be offered a Covid booster, and 12-15-year-olds will be offered a second jab.
How do we know Covid vaccines are safe?
Busting myths and explaining the facts around vaccines.
Southampton hospital performs life-saving surgery on refugee child
Nasrin was born with a serious heart condition in a refugee camp after her parents fled the war in Syria.
Sounds of Southampton second album released
Rapper Tyrone has worked with young artists to support new talent and put Southampton on the map.
Driver filmed on wrong side of Portsmouth dual carriageway
The motorist was able to exit the road at the next roundabout and proceed on their journey.
Gurkha mountaineer's record climbs in Netflix documentary
Nirmal Purja's record-breaking climb of the world's highest peaks is the subject of a documentary.
Hollybrook abuse survivor Mo Simmons to take fight to parliament
Mo Simmons plans to take her fight to parliament after a local authority refused to investigate.
Portsmouth 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday
Ten-man Sheffield Wednesday hold on to draw with Portsmouth and extend their unbeaten run to 11 League One games.
Graeme Welch: Warwickshire bowling coach joins Hampshire
Warwickshire's bowling coach Graeme Welch is to join Hampshire at the start of 2022, after three years with the Bears.
Willy Caballero: Southampton sign former Man City and Chelsea keeper on short-term deal
Former Manchester City and Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero joins Southampton on a short-term deal.
Alfonso Thomas: Hampshire assistant coach to leave county at end of year
Hampshire confirm assistant coach Alfonso Thomas will leave the county at the end of the year.
Southampton 1-1 Brighton: Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl blames keeper McCarthy for draw
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl blames Alex McCarthy for their draw with Brighton after the goalkeeper fails to say he is playing injured.
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
Covid: England braces for Plan B rule changes amid Omicron fears
The new measures, some of which start from Friday, include Covid passes and tougher mask rules.
Covid: Omicron hospital admissions could reach 1,000 a day - scientific advisers
The BBC has seen minutes of a meeting of scientific advisers which warn of NHS pressure from Omicron.
Covid death family angry at No 10 lockdown party
Mavis Doreen D'Arcy died alone in hospital in Hull, with her family given a single hospital visit.
Sir Phil Redmond calls for soaps to 'tackle the real social issues'
The creator of Brookside and Grange Hill calls for more gritty soap storylines as he is knighted.
Kerry Woolley murder: Killer jailed alongside accomplice mum
Ian Bennett killed girlfriend Kerry Woolley at her home, and his mum helped him try to cover it up.
Sheffield nurse Paul Grayson charged with hospital sexual offences
Police say 13 charges relate to Paul Grayson's work at Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Afghan refugee on her new life in Yorkshire
Marwa and her family fled Afghanistan and are now building a new life in Yorkshire.
Manchester Arena Inquiry: Salman Abedi was immature student, hearing told
Salman Abedi's "unpleasant" behaviour could not obviously be linked to extremism, an inquiry hears.
Arrests over drug-soaked paper prison plot
It is thought the letters were intended for inmates who would tear off strips of the paper to smoke.
Abdul Elahi: Blackmailer sold abuse 'box sets' to paedophiles
"Dangerous predator" Abdul Elahi amassed thousands of degrading images by blackmailing his victims.
Roman crucifixion: First example in UK found in Cambridgeshire
The skeleton of a man with a nail through his heel is found in a settlement in a village.
Half-lit Christmas tree 'worst in the North'
One councillor described the tree in Bailiff Bridge as "the worst in the North".
Source: BBC News
