Southampton, Hampshire and Isle of Wight News
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Cruise ship passengers isolating amid bug outbreak
P&O says it stepped up cleaning protocols following reports of "gastrointestinal symptoms" on board.
Zoo announces birth of rare tamarin monkey
The critically endangered primate was born at Marwell Zoo to parents Mico and Gurt.
Mum 'confident' again after belly-button tattoo
Sarah Olive lost her belly-button after a hernia and tummy tuck operation six years ago.
MoD refurbishes 140 homes for military families
The properties will be made available to Armed Forces families in Tidworth.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Saturday's Big Picture
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.
King Charles to attend D-Day commemorations
The King, Queen and Prince William will take part in events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Government approves £200m motorway junction rebuild
Supporters say the scheme will cut congestion while protesters argue it will damage the environment.
Coercive control abuse was 'my normal', says survivor
Zoe Castle was mentally and physically abused by her partner Marc Masterton for two years.
Broken-down train halts island rail services
Buses are brought in to take passengers between Ryde Pier Head and Ryde Esplanade.
Dirty coasts are 'no joke' says comedian Nish Kumar
Comedian teams up with environmental charity to make satirical film highlighting coastal pollution
Fears pupils may miss GCSEs over major road closure
The Portsmouth road has been partially closed so Southern Water can carry out sewer repair works .
'Learning to DJ has awakened my brain after injury'
Two friends with life-changing brain injuries say learning DJ skills has helped their rehabilitation.
Ofsted boss quizzed on one-word school judgements
The head of Ofsted in the south-east answered questions about the schools inspectorate.
Thousands of children waiting too long for school support, BBC finds
Many councils in England are failing to meet legal deadlines to set out the extra help pupils need to access education.
More to Ofsted reports than one-word grades, boss says
Ofsted's director in the South East says one-word assessments have "strengths and weaknesses".
Mum 'confident' again after belly-button tattoo
Sarah Olive lost her belly-button after a hernia and tummy tuck operation six years ago.
'My belly-button tattoo gives me confidence back'
Sarah Olive lost her belly-button after a hernia and tummy tuck operation six years ago.
Ofsted boss quizzed on one-word school judgements
The head of Ofsted in the south-east answered questions about the schools inspectorate.
Broken-down train halts island rail services
Buses are brought in to take passengers between Ryde Pier Head and Ryde Esplanade.
Dirty coasts are 'no joke' says comedian Nish Kumar
Comedian teams up with environmental charity to make satirical film highlighting coastal pollution
Stone impresses for Notts against Hampshire
England hopeful Olly Stone takes four wickets as Hampshire are bowled out for 276, but Notts trail by eight runs at the end of day two.
Blaze beat Vipers in Charlotte Edwards Cup opener
The Blaze narrowly beat holders Southern Vipers by three runs in the opening match of the Charlotte Edwards Cup.
Hampshire lose Naveen-ul-Haq for T20 Blast
Afghanistan international Naveen-ul-Haq will no longer join Hampshire Hawks for their T20 Blast campaign.
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.
Saints & Sinners with Tom Deacon - Ep 29
Tom and Adam chat how to support Saints in the play-offs, West Brom, Leeds and much more!
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.
Moon's Musing - Episode 32
Andy Moon discusses Sean Raggett's interview and looks at Championship finances
'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.?
'Football can be a cold, ruthless business'
BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentator Andrew Moon looks at some of the contract decisions made since promotion from League One.
Neighbours star criticised for petting forest ponies
A ranger in the New Forest says actress April Rose Pengilly broke the national park's rules.
Northern lights in South's skies caught on camera
Vivid pink, green and purple hues filled the skies across the South on Friday night.
Spiny seahorse found in estuary
A diving contractor came across the female seahorse while pulling up moorings in Hamble Estuary.
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.
'Boil water' notice mostly lifted in Devon
South West Water says about 2,500 homes will have to keep boiling water due to a parasite.
Bus bursts into flames on busy street
Video footage shows firefighters battling huge flames and thick smoke in the middle of a busy street.
Thunderstorm weather warning issued by Met Office
Forecasters have warned some areas could see up to 50mm (2in) of rain and flooding on Saturday.
Dog to be destroyed after attacking cocker spaniel
Maria Charlesworth's shar pei is to be put down after the attack in a Worksop park.
Dame Kelly Holmes joins sewage spills protest
Protesters at over 30 locations are calling for end to sewage spills plaguing England's waterways.
Cruise ship passengers isolating amid bug outbreak
P&O says it stepped up cleaning protocols following reports of "gastrointestinal symptoms" on board.
GP circumcised second boy without parent's consent
A doctor is being investigated for circumcising a second child without full parental consent.
Asylum seekers 'afraid' after street murder - charity
People seeking refuge feared repercussions after Ahmed Alid murdered a pensioner, a charity says.
Thousands join pro-Palestinian march in London
Demonstrators reiterated calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict during the protest.
Force sacks firearms officer who drank wine on duty
One of Daniel Johnson's colleagues spotted him drinking alcohol during a pub lunch while on shift.
Jurgen Klopp honoured with reworked Superlambanana
Dubbed as ?Superkloppbanana?, the statue will herded around on a city tour this weekend.
How this man's killer got 79 blades delivered to his door
Omar Khan's murderer was able to buy dozens of blades from an online store. What went wrong?