Southampton, Hampshire and Isle of Wight News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Southampton, Hampshire and Isle of Wight. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Removal of storm-damaged beach huts begins
A section of the cliff and beach is shut while 31 damaged huts at Hordle Cliff are cleared.
New crossing for schoolchildren safety
Hampshire County Council has given the green light for £368,200 to be spent installing the new parallel crossing.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Monday's Big Picture
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Tell us the election issues that matter to you
Your Voice, Your Vote puts your stories and issues at the heart of this year's general election.
Rape arrest after city park attack
A woman in her 40s was raped in East Park at about 05:00 BST on Thursday.
Woman dies in two-vehicle crash on Isle of Wight
The woman was a passenger of a Hyundai involved in a crash with a trailer-towing Land Rover.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
Events marking D-Day were among our most read stories this week in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Chain ferry suspended due to electrical fault
The service, which runs between Cowes and East Cowes, was pulled out of action at 05:00 BST.
'Self-styled Joker' cleared of attempted murder
Anthony Yewman is found not guilty of trying to kill his on-off partner at her home.
Dental patients call for 'long-term' NHS solution
Residents have their say on NHS dentists through BBC's Your Voice, Your Vote.
Derelict ponds restored to life after funding boost
The makeovers at watering holes in Hampshire and Sussex are part of the ?Pounds for Ponds? campaign.
'Simplified' plans unveiled for college
College plans for external changes to Barton Peveril College are ?simplified? and unveiled.
City centre park cordoned off after woman raped
East Park is cordoned off after a woman, in her 40s, was attacked at about 05:00 BST.
Woman dies in two-vehicle crash on Isle of Wight
The woman was a passenger of a Hyundai involved in a crash with a trailer-towing Land Rover.
Chain ferry suspended due to electrical fault
The service, which runs between Cowes and East Cowes, was pulled out of action at 05:00 BST.
Suspected arson attack at derelict island hotel
Firefighters are called to a former hotel in Sandown after smoke was seen coming from the ground floor.
Fire inspectors visit venues ahead of summer season
Inspectors visited hotels across the Isle of Wight to prepare them for the tourist season.
Bereavement charity may shut due to funding crisis
Butterflies Bereavement Support needs urgent funding or it may not be able to support those grieving.
In pictures: D-Day 80 anniversary events
Veterans, Royals and politicians are among the guests at the event in Southsea, Portsmouth.
D-Day anniversary marked in Portsmouth
Watch and follow live as events take place across northern France and the UK to remember the Normandy landings.
D-Day 80
The national UK commemorative event honouring the veterans of D-Day.
Veterans gather at D-Day planning headquarters
Veterans meet at Southwick House, Portsmouth, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
D-Day 80: Where and when events are happening
Details of the major events planned to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
The weather forecast that changed D-Day
Group Capt James Stagg, chief meteorological adviser, predicted a storm on 5 June 1944.
Women of the war honoured by D-Day sculpture
A sculpture honouring the role women played in the preparations for D-Day has been unveiled.
Veterans arrive in France for D-Day anniversary
The group threw a wreath into the sea to remember those who never made it to shore.
The brave nurses at the centre of D-Day memorial
Standing With Giants' founder says he is "humbled" to honour Mollie Evershed and Dorothy Field.
Somerset pair share record stand in Hampshire loss
Somerset hammer Hampshire and Yorkshire coast to win over Derbyshire in T20 Blast, as Lancashire, Sussex and Middlesex also win.
Adams leads Vipers to win at Western Storm
Central Sparks? end South East Stars undefeated run in the Charlotte Edwards Cup as The Blaze and Southern Vipers also win.
Lightning hold off Bears challenge to stay top of North Group
Luke Wells stars with bat and ball as Lancashire Lightning inflicted a first T20 Blast loss on Birmingham Bears to stay top of the North Group.
Vipers extend winning streak against Thunder
Australia all-rounder Heather Graham takes 4-10 on debut as The Blaze maintain their 100% Charlotte Edwards Cup record by beating Western Storm.
Southampton in talks with Adams over new contract
Newly promoted Southampton are in talks with Scotland forward Che Adams about a new contract, while midfielder Stuart Armstrong is leaving after six years.
Saints & Sinners with Tom Deacon - Ep 32
Tom chat to George Rees-Julian about Saints news and Adam reveals his transfer secrets.
Southampton in talks with Adams over new contract
Newly promoted Southampton are in talks with Scotland forward Che Adams about a new contract, while midfielder Stuart Armstrong is leaving after six years.
Saints & Sinners with Tom Deacon - Ep. 31
Tom and Adam chat to a Saints legend and others who experienced the scenes at Wembley
Lallana closing in on Saints return
Former Southampton player Adam Lallana is closing in on a return to the club after their promotion to the Premier League.
Goin' Home from Wembley with Adam and Jo - Ep 54
Adam and Jo finish the season on a high as Saints get promoted
'Bring it on!' - fans react to Southampton's promotion
As Southampton seal an immediate return to the Premier League, fans speak about the chances of surviving in the division next season.
Winning my way is 'best way' - Saints boss Martin
Southampton manager Russell Martin says his side will need to "embrace the challenge" of playing his style of football in the Premier League.
Saints win triggers permanent Harwood-Bellis move
Southampton's Championship play-off final victory triggers a £20million permanent transfer for Manchester City's Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
Portsmouth charged after promotion pitch invasion
Portsmouth are charged by the FA over crowd control after a pitch invasion followed their win over Barnsley in April.
Moon's Musings - Episode 34
Andy Moon gives a Pompey transfer update and gives his memories of the 2013-14 season
Rotherham bring in Rafferty and McWilliams
Rotherham United sign Portsmouth defender Joe Rafferty and Northampton midfielder Shaun McWilliams on two-year contracts.
Analysis: What will Pompey look like next season?
Andrew Moon looks at what happens between now and next season when Portsmouth return to the Championship.
Rafferty: 'I'd have been right fit for next season'
Departing defender Joe Rafferty says he would have been the ?right person? to play right-back for Portsmouth in the Championship.
'Promotion will stay with me forever' - Raggett
Defender Sean Raggett, who is leaving League One champions Portsmouth, describes his five years at the club as an "absolute privilege.?
From Above
Crumbling into the sea - the Isle of Wight, from above.
Neighbours star criticised for petting forest ponies
A ranger in the New Forest says actress April Rose Pengilly broke the national park's rules.
Solved: The mystery of the walking birch tree
Portsmouth-based artist Olana Light reveals she was responsible for Southampton's walking tree.
Watch: Fire rips through beachside pub
Fire crews were praised for their bravery as a large fire ripped through the roof of a beachside pub.
Watch: Dinosaurs invade BBC South studio
During a live segment about a Megalosaurus presenter Anjana Gadgil found herself surrounded.
Drone video shows bus on road metres from collapse
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely said he is looking into getting government money to fix Military Road.
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.
Thousands of asylum-seeking children in London hotels
A freedom of information request finds there are some 3,000 asylum-seeking children in London hotels.
Parents asked to put away phones at school gate
The headteacher says he is trying to "resurrect the joy of conversation back into the community".
Woman critically injured in ride 'malfunction'
The woman was injured after a funfair ride malfunctioned at a country show in south London.
The struggle for justice in one English town
With Crown Court delays close to a record high, the BBC speaks to those who have waited years for justice.
Nine held after knife attack on two men
Two men in their 20s were taken to hospital with knife wounds, with one in a serious condition.
'Men in Sheds' group faces closure as venue shuts
More than 70 people over the age of 50 use the service every week, according to the group.
Politicians 'make promises and never stick to them'
"I would like them to come here to hear each and every one of us," a would-be voter tells the BBC.
Myrie: 'UK still struggling with social mobility'
Clive Myrie reflects on his career in the media and how he hopes to be an example to others.
Testing DNA in the air may make food cheaper
Scientists are sampling the air for deadly diseases that can harm plants, animals and humans.
Thousands of trees 'killed by cigarette butt fire'
A cigarette is thought to have caused the fire during a hot spell in May in the Forest of Dean.
'Our pic is being used to promote Paris Olympics'
Images of the Almost Synchro swimming team have appeared on the city's Metro to promote the games.
How rescue dog Harper is transforming school
The school says the labrador helps children's learning and comforts them when they are upset.