Security staff at Southampton General Hospital are holding a second day of strike action today (Friday 19 April).

The victims of a ‘sexual predator who preyed on children’ in the 1970s and 1980s confronted their abuser in court today (Thursday 18 April) as he was jailed for more than 8 years.

Red Kestrel, the newest addition to Red Funnel’s fleet, has just arrived at her new home in Southampton early this morning.

Campaigners have been out on the beach in Bournemouth to raise awareness of the damage leaving your rubbish behind can cause.

Bells will be rung before tomorrow night's Maundy Thursday liturgy at Winchester Cathedral, as a mark of respect following the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral earlier this week.

Canon Debbie Sellin has been chosen as the first woman to become the Bishop of Southampton.

Emergency services in the region say 999 control staff are increasingly getting abuse and sometimes threats of violence.

Emergency services, public figures and cathderals across our region have been showing their support to the French overnight.

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust has been told to make further improvements at Queen Alexandra Hospital, in the findings of a major report out today.

The Isle of Wight Council has responded to a petition calling for new road safety measures, after a fatal collision near Newport on Sunday (14 April).

The family of a man who died in a collision in Sherfield English have described him as the most "kind-hearted, loved amazing son and brother".

Plans for new flood defences on the Southsea Seafront are continuing to progress, with preparations for engineering designs now underway.

Emergency services were called to the crash involving a double decker bus and two cars on Forest Road in Newport at 12.46pm on Sunday 14th April.

Organisers of the UK's longest-running outdoor arts festival have announced that there will be a host of performances at this years event that you won't be able to see anywhere else in the world.

Hampshire and Thames Valley Police's Joint Roads Policing Unit has become one of the first forces in the country to introduce new technology, which could save lives.

Red Funnel has confirmed their newest ship, Red Kestrel, has been finished and is now on her way to her new home on the Solent.

A 17 year old boy from Hampshire and a 54 year old man from Salisbury have been arrested on suspicion of burglary offences, following an incident near Amesbury.

Supporters of a golfer who grew up in Hook in Hampshire will be hoping he'll be at his best at The Masters.

Hampshire police have arrested a motorist who was found to be drink driving on the M27 near Southampton.

Police in Sherfield English are appealing for witnesses after a crash on the A27, which resulted in the death of a 22-year-old motorcyclist.

A new 40mph speed limit is being introduced on the M275 heading into Portsmouth from today (10 April), as part of preparations for a no deal Brexit.

There are concerns throughout Hampshire, after new rules were introduced to turn off some street lights in the early hours of the morning.

Work is continuing in Hampshire to 'prepare for the worst' as the UK comes closer to leaving the EU.

It's been revealed Hampshire County Council has 19 staff members who are paid over £100,000 a year.

Two parents in Hampshire have expressed their thanks to the police officer who helped them in their time of need when their son, Stevie was seriously injured in a collision more than 4,500 miles away from home. 

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident on Bittern Close on Friday 5th April.

Hampshire Police are investigating after a body was found in the River Itchen in Southampton.

Millbrook Roundabout in Southampton is due to fully re-open three weeks ahead of schedule, following a major reconstruction project.

After four years of hard work a Southampton school has achieved its goal of installing a public plaque in memory of World War Two pilot James Brindley Nicolson.

A man who injured three people during a random knife attack in Southampton Common has been jailed for six years.

South Western Railway’s launched a major campaign to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour at train stations across its network.

A&E security staff at Southampton General Hospital have gone on strike, as part of a dispute over safety, pay and sick leave.

A man from Dorset has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after being found guilty of an historic murder in Berkshire, in a case of double jeopardy.

AFC Bournemouth have announced that work on a new multi-million pound training complex will begin soon.

Police are appealing for information on where stolen cigarettes are being sold after a series of armed robberies across parts of South Hampshire.

Women's and maternity care at Southampton's university hospitals have been rated among the best in the world.

HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed under the Forth bridges once more, as she returns to her birth place in Rosyth for a scheduled period of maintenance.

A fire at the Household Waste Recycling centre at Westhampnett near Chichester is to continue to burn for 'a number of days' according to West Sussex Fire and Rescue service.

Westcountry-based airline Flybe has today cancelled dozens of flights for "operational reasons."

Anyone visiting Andover, Basingstoke and Winchester's hospitals is being urged to be aware of cases of diarrhoea and vomiting.

Portsmouth beat promotion rivals Sunderland on their return to Wembley on Sunday to lift the Checkatrade Trophy for the first time in their history.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a warning after two men were rescued after getting into trouble on Culver Cliffs on the Isle of Wight.

Gavin Williamson has announced at an event in Portsmouth that funding's been made available to revolutionise Royal Navy operations.

Two free climbers have been winched to safety by coastguard helicopter crews after they ran into trouble on the Isle of Wight.

Police in Bournemouth are treating the death of an 18 year old woman from the Thames Valley as 'unexplained'.

An investigation's underway after a man was found with a puncture wound to his arm in Southampton.

Police are appealing for information following an assault in Gosport.

Hampshire Police have revealed 19 knife-related arrests were made last week as part of a national week of action against knife crime.

New figures from the Department of Education show the number of 16 and 17 year olds in some sort of education locally.

Police in Hampshire and the Thames Valley are backing a campaign to try and make sure we all wear a seatbelt, whether we're driving or a passenger.

A pub in Hampshire, which was rescued from closure, has been named the National Pub of the Year.

Maria Miller's calling for greater transparency and accountability from Hampshire Police, after news of an ongoing probe into alleged inappropriate and racist comments by some of the force’s employees emerged earlier this week.

As the cold weather starts to set in, officials in Dorset are running a competition to name their gritting vehicles.