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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
One of England's biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use
Ormiston Academies Trust is removing access to phones for 35,000 pupils at its 42 schools.
Charity in line to buy historical Girlguiding centre
Foxlease in the New Forest hosted the first Girlguiding world camp in 1924.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Saturday's Big Picture
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.
Protest held over planned school closures
Isle of Wight Council has proposed closing six primary schools due to low pupil numbers.
Checks in national park 'blighted' by fly-tipping
Stop-and-search operations are held in the New Forest to catch fly-tippers acting illegally.
Rail services disrupted after points failure
Rail passengers are being warned of delays and cancellations due to a failure at Brockenhurst.
New Bishop of Southampton 'humbled' to take on role
The Venerable Rhiannon King will be consecrated as the Bishop of Southampton on 18 October.
Bridge repairs to shut road for weekend
The dual carriageway is closing westbound for work on the bridge that goes over Wade Court Road.
Mum's anger as child cancer task force 'paused'
The mother of a girl who died from a rare form of cancer criticises the government for "pausing" a task force.
Portsmouth FC: Striker Mark O'Mahony discusses his move to Fratton Park
"I know how tough the Championship is"
Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Friday's Big Picture
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.
Man jailed for murdering woman he paid for sex
Adam Watson suffocated and strangled Samantha Holden, who was later found dead by her son.
Royal Navy makes first 'narco-sub' drugs seizure
Portsmouth-based patrol ship HMS Trent seizes cocaine from a semi-submerged vessel in the Caribbean.
Hospital asks for help after hitting 'peak levels'
People are facing lengthy waits for emergency treatment at the Isle of Wight hospital.
One of England's biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use
Ormiston Academies Trust is removing access to phones for 35,000 pupils at its 42 schools.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Saturday's Big Picture
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.
Protest held over planned school closures
Isle of Wight Council has proposed closing six primary schools due to low pupil numbers.
Hospital asks for help after hitting 'peak levels'
People are facing lengthy waits for emergency treatment at the Isle of Wight hospital.
Murder arrest after island woman's sudden death
Police were called to a home in Glendale Close, Wootton on Monday morning.
We want to get back to pressing teams - Mousinho
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says the international break gave him a chance to "work on things" after a busy start to the season.
Kent maintain survival hopes with Hampshire draw
Kent stave off relegation from Division One for another week as they battle to a draw against Hampshire.
Kent battle to save game against Hampshire
Hampshire will need to take 10 Kent wickets on the final day to stand a chance of victory at Canterbury.
Billam-Smith to face Ramirez in unification bout
WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith will take on WBA champion Gilberto Ramirez in a unification bout in Riyadh on 16 November.
Saints & Sinners with Tom Deacon
Tom chats to comedian and Man Utd fan, and talks Saints tactics and FPL with Adam.
Portsmouth FC: Striker Mark O'Mahony discusses his move to Fratton Park
"I know how tough the Championship is"
Work-life balance hard 'due to pressure' - Mousinho
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho joins Andrew Moon and Chris Wise for the latest episode of BBC Radio Solent's "who needs Mourinho?" podcast and discusses the challenge of a healthy work-life balance.
Who Needs Mourinho? - We've got Mousinho!
Portsmouth FC head coach John Mousinho joins Chris and Andy for an exclusive chat.
Artist adds 'Mr Man' Saints mosaic to Pompey stadium
Mosaic artist sticks a Southampton FC artwork on the wall of Portsmouth's Fratton Park.
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
Tributes left as teen held over tower block deaths
An 18-year-old is still being questioned by police after three people were found dead at flats.
One of England's biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use
Ormiston Academies Trust is removing access to phones for 35,000 pupils at its 42 schools.
I regret my party's Stop The Boats slogan, says Tory peer
Lord Kirkhope says inflammatory words used by politicians helped stoke a heated political climate.
'You can't rely on your famous parents for success'
The independent artist describes her sound as "soul with a cinematic edge".
Nan's plea for return of grandson with Asperger?s
Martyn Richardson, 27, was last seen on 24 August after leaving a family birthday party in Bocking.
Ex-police biker killed in crash was caring - family
Jim Barnes, 70, is a former police road traffic officer, Lancashire Constabulary reports
'No-nonsense' ref Ernie, 84, hangs up his boots
Ernie Broughton has been refereeing grassroots football matches for 53 years.
Half of SEND sixth formers out of school - leader
A school leader says about 40-50% of SEND Birmingham students over 16 are not in full time education.
Locals 'outraged' at war memorial in disrepair
The monument was erected in honour of the factory's employees who were killed in the conflict.
Town's mixed reaction as mine plans quashed
While some are angry at the loss of job prospects, others feel the environment should be protected.
Brother and sister smash top Crossfit contests
Keira, 14, and Tyler, 20, have been crowned fittest of their age in the world and UK.
Curious case of a trapped otter and a sleepy fox
Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue is reflecting on an evening of unusual rescues from Wragby and Grimsby.
Source: BBC News
