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Man's body discovered in Verwood park
A man's body has been discovered in a park in Verwood.
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Police investigating after 17 year-old boy shot in the legs in Southampton
Detectives in Southampton are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was shot in the legs on Monday night (18 February).
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RMT suspends South Western Railway strike action after significant breakthrough in talks
The rail union RMT has announced they're suspending strike action on South Western Railway after being offered a guarantee of a guard on services that have been in dispute.
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Police appeal for witnesses after man with a disability assaulted in Bournemouth
Officers are investigating the assault of a 21 year-old local man who was assaulted by three men in Bournemouth.
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Poole oil rig operations extended until end of March
A request to extend the operations of a new oil rig that has recently appeared off the coast of Poole has been accepted.
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Dorset teenager with brain tumour raises thousands for charity
Sam Stourton, who's 19, has raised over £27,000 by cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats in record time.
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Police are appealing for help to find medals stolen from Totton
Officers were called to Lydlynch Road following a burglary on the 8th February, between 5.40pm and 6pm.
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Masked man armed with knife breaks into Gosport home
Police are appealing for witnesses following the burglary in Gosport.
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Petition calls for protection from development for St Barnabas Ward in Winchester
A petition’s been setup calling for greater protection for the St Barnabas ward in Winchester.
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Hampshire County Council leader announces plans to resign
Councillor Roy Perry has announced his intention to step down from the role later this year.
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Young people in Southampton join an international protest on climate change
School children across the county, country and globe have skipped school and gone on striker as part of a global campaign calling for action on climate change.
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Hampshire County Council issues apology following Prince Philip error
Hampshire County Council's been forced to apologise after a notice of condolence about the death of Prince Philip was published by mistake on its website.
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Webcam installed at Winchester Cathedral to monitor peregrines
A new webcam's been installed at Winchester Cathedral to monitor its resident peregrines, which have returned for a third year in a row.
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An increasing number of people are coming to Southampton to access homelessness services
That's according to Southampton City Council who say they're doing more to tackle the growing number of rough sleepers in the city.
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Man jailed for life for murder of Gerald Pragnell in Southampton
A man has been sentenced to a minimum of 27 years behind bars for the murder of Gerald Pragnell in Southampton.
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Offenders providing financial benefit through community service work
Offenders in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight working on community payback have contributed more than £500,000 back into their community.
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Winchester taxi driver sentenced to 12 years in prison for rape
Ferham Khan, who's 29 and from Derby Road in Southampton was found guilty following a seven day trial at Southampton Crown Court.
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Police Federation survey finds almost every officer is exposed to trauma in their career
A survey by the Police Federation has revealed almost every officer has been exposed to one traumatic experience in their career.
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A behind the scenes look at Marwell Zoo's new 'Brickosaurs' event
We were recently invited behind the scenes to meet some of the team at Bright Bricks, who have been tasked with using millions of LEGO bricks to create the new prehistoric exhibit.
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Director in Gosport takes part in 'Isolation Experience' to raise awareness of loneliness
The Director of a homecare provider in Gosport is living in isolation this week with no access to a phone or social media to simulate what many elderly people experience every day.
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Man arrested following discovery of 'unknown chemicals' in Wimborne property
A 59-year-old man has been arrested after unknown chemicals and suspicious items were discovered at a property in Wimborne.
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Eastleigh MP backs animal welfare bill
Eastleigh's MP Mims Davies has backed a bill going through Parliament, which means service animals will have legal protection for the first time.
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Portsmouth FC pay tribute to Mick Kennedy
Former Pompey player, Mick Kennedy, has died at the age of 57.
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Isle of Wight council tax to rise by 2.99%
A council tax rise of 2.99% has been announced for residents on the Isle of Wight from April 2019.
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Football fans to be screened for diabetes in Southampton
Football fans heading to St Mary's stadium for the Southampton V Cardiff match on Saturday (9 February) will be offered the chance to be screened for diabetes.
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New event to replace cancelled Mutiny festival in Portsmouth
A brand new event has been announced for this summer in Portsmouth, in place of the ill-fated Mutiny Festival, which was cancelled last year.
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Britten-Norman announce plans for 50 new jobs at Solent Airport
Aircraft Manufacturer Britten-Norman is going to expand its manufacturing and maintenance facilities at Solent Airport, creating 50 new jobs.
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Man and woman injured after 'very rare' assault in Waterlooville
A man has been taken to hospital with a serious head injury and a woman has been left with injuries to her face, after an assault in Waterlooville on Thursday night (7 February).
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Major project to transform key route into Southampton to begin
Reduced journey times for all traffic travelling on a key route into Southampton has been promised as part of a major project starting this month.
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Drone footage shows latest phase of Southampton's Bargate Quarter development
New drone footage has been released showing ongoing work taking place at the site of the Bargate Quarter development in Southampton.
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Kit Malthouse MP chairs discussion panel on housing in Hampshire
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) in Hampshire have held a morning discussion panel in Andover this morning (8th of February) to highlight some of the main housing and planning issues facing the Hampshire countryside and communities.
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RMT workers to go on strike again in ongoing dispute with South Western Railway
Members of the RMT union say further strike action’s necessary as they’ve not received the assurances they need from South Western Railway, in their ongoing dispute.
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Body found in English Channel plane wreckage identified as Emiliano Sala
Dorset Police have confirmed the body recovered from the wreckage of a plane which crashed over the English Channel is that of footballer Emiliano Sala.
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Exclusion zones lifted as operation to tackle Ocado fire enters third day
Evacuations and exclusion zones surrounding the Ocado Warehouse fire in Andover have been lifted, after some people had to spend the night away from their homes.
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Bournemouth University study finds young gamers have 'increased moral reasoning skills'
Researchers at Bournemouth University (BU) have found young people who play video games - including violent ones - have increased moral reasoning skills.
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Twin Sails Bridge in Poole to close for two weeks in February
The Twin Sails Bridge is to temporarily close for two weeks for engineers to investigate a fault and carry out general maintenance repairs.
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Two-year-old girl bitten by dog outside Lidl in Thornhill
A two-year-old girl has been bitten in the face by a dog in Southampton.
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Hamsphire based NATS trial world-first digital tower technology at Heathrow Airport
The National Air Traffic Service, which has two bases in Hampshire, is trialling the artificial intelligence software which could help air traffic controllers overcome visibility problems due to the weather.
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Dorset police seize more than £58,000 worth of drugs in 'county lines' operation
More than £58,000 worth of drugs and cash has been seized by Dorset Police during a week-long crack down on 'county lines' dealers.
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Film released by Hampshire Police to mark Safer Internet Day
Hampshire Police have released a short film to mark 'Safer Internet Day', to highlight the risks of sending nude pictures to other people online.
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Body discovered in Romsey house fire
Hampshire firefighters have discovered the body of a woman in a house fire in Romsey.
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Building work to begin on new Cancer Centre in Southampton
Work is due to begin on a new Cancer Centre which will be based at Southampton General Hospital.
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Extra police patrols after man shot in the leg in Portsmouth
Police are conducting extra patrols in Portsmouth after a man was shot in the leg yesterday.
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Two charged with betting shop robberies in Hampshire and Dorset
Police have charged two men in connection with a string of robberies at betting shops across two counties.
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Plans to invest £1.5m at The Pyramids in Portsmouth
Funding worth £1.5 million could be spent on refurbishments at The Pyramids in Portsmouth.
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Nile Rodgers & Chic to headline Camp Bestival
Headliners for Dorset's Camp Bestival in July have been revealed.
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Hampshire County Council prepared for heavy snow
Hampshire County Council say they're ready for a round the clock snow response.
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Plans to invest millions in Portsmouth's Port to go before councillors
Proposals to invest £18 million pounds in Portsmouth's International Port is being put forward to local councillors next month.
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Poole Park’s lakes and lagoons to benefit from £2.7 million project
Work is commencing on two lake and lagoon improvement projects in Poole Park, as part of a £2.7 million National Lottery funded project.
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Teenager from Gosport sentenced to 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder
A 17-year-old boy from Gosport, who admitted the murder of 29-year-old Michael Deary in Fareham, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison.
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Police release images of potential witnesses in Southampton rape investigation
Police investigating the rape of an 18-year-old woman in Southampton have released 13 images of key witnesses they want to trace.
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Man from East Cowes to run 12 marathons in 12 months for the NSPCC
A man from the Isle of Wight has set himself the epic task of running one marathon every month throughout 2019 to help raise vital funds for the NSPCC.
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Southampton's Common People festival 2019 cancelled
Common People festival in Southampton has been cancelled for 2019, after the company behind the event went into administration.
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Cowes RNLI crew rescue five people on board stranded yacht
Five people have been rescued from a stranded yacht in the Solent by RNLI crews based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
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Bishop appoints new Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight
Canon Peter Leonard has been appointed as the next Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight.
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Salisbury Cathedral organ undergoing significant repair work
Salisbury Cathedral’s famous Father Willis organ is being dismantled so it can undergo extensive repair work.
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Legal proceedings to begin in travellers dispute in Winchester
Winchester City Council says it's taking action to move a group of travellers.
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Winchester Science Centre prepared for an exciting 2019
In a special report, we've been speaking to one of Winchester's most famous tourist attractions, as it prepares for a busy 2019.
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Archaeologists remove 2000-year-old Dorset mosaic
A fragile mosaic has been re-positioned as part of the £14.9 million re-development at Dorset County Museum in Dorchester.
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Two men jailed in connection with Southampton stabbing
Two men from London have been sentenced to a combined 30 years in prison, after a man was stabbed in the neck in Southampton.
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Hampshire County Council encourages residents and businesses to recycle
Residents and businesses across Hampshire are being encouraged to do their bit to improve recycling rates in the area.
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Bembridge RNLI crews rescue unwell cruise passenger
A dramatic rescue operation’s taken place to help a cruise passenger, who became unwell on board a vessel heading through the Solent, bound for Lisbon.
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Woman dies in collision on The Avenue in Southampton
A 26 year old woman's died in a collision on The Avenue in Southampton.
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Concerns surrounding Brexit travel problems in Portsmouth raised at meeting
A number of council officials and a local MP say they’re extremely concerned a no deal Brexit could lead to travel chaos in and around Portsmouth.
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Winchester Cathedral celebrates Christmas and looks ahead to the New Year
The Dean of Winchester says she’s hopeful the Christmas message will bring hope and truth to many people this year.
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Name Dorset's Gritters!
As the cold weather starts to set in, officials in Dorset are running a competition to name their gritting vehicles.
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Rowers Rescued From River In Dorset
A group of rowers - mainly made up of teenage girls - have had to be rescued after they fell into the River Stour near Christchurch.
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