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What would new regional mayors mean for the South?
Andy Burnham's government said it was in the "final stages" of agreeing mayoral authorities for Wessex and the Thames Valley Plans for two new regional mayors have moved a step closer after they were named in the Budget. The government said it was in the "final stages" of agreeing mayoral authorities for Wessex and the Thames Valley, as part of 10 new devolution deals across England.
Motorway to close for bridge demolition
National Highways will demolish the old gyratory bridges at junction 9 of the M3 over two weekend closures A motorway will close in both directions this weekend so that old bridges can be demolished as part of a major junction upgrade. The M3 will shut between junctions 8 and 9 near Winchester from 21:00 BST on Friday until 06:00 GMT on Monday, with a second closure on the same times from 6 to 9 November.
Rebecca Jackson on life in male-dominated motorsport
When racing driver Rebecca Jackson first joined online car forums, she used only her surname to avoid being pre-judged for her gender. It was not until her first real-life meet that her cover was blown. "I got out of the car and they went, 'Oh, Jackson's a girl,'" she said.
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Rantzen felt deprived of choice over her own death
A posthumous note written by Dame Esther Rantzen said she was "deprived of any choice over my own death". The farewell message was released as the 86-year-old broadcaster and campaigner's family confirmed she had been laid to rest in an "incredibly beautiful" private funeral last week. The Childline founder, who was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2023, died at her Bramshaw home in the New Forest, Hampshire, on 30 September.
Vandalism puts conservation at risk, council warns
Vandalism is putting a conservation site at risk, a council has warned. Dorset Council said fencing at Stephens Castle in Verwood, Dorset, was cut in multiple places between 15 and 16 October, leaving the entire fence line needing to be replaced. The fencing was installed to support the introduction of grazing animals as part of a wider conservation project. TDorset Police has been informed, and additional patrols will be carried out in the area, the council said.
Should fireworks lose their bang?
A growing number of people want fireworks to lose their bang, while others say Bonfire Night is not the same without it Some displays are swapping explosions for lasers as the government weighs cutting fireworks noise. For some, it is the highlight of autumn: a crisp night, a crackling bonfire and a sky full of colour. For others, it means weeks of anxious pets, sleepless nights and bangs that come without warning.
Should fireworks lose their bang?
For some, it is the highlight of autumn: a crisp night, a crackling bonfire and a sky full of colour. For others, it means weeks of anxious pets, sleepless nights and bangs that come without warning. Now a growing number of people want fireworks to lose their bang, and some displays are already swapping explosions for quieter alternatives like lasers. But traditionalists say a fireworks night without the noise just isn't the same.
Should fireworks lose their bang?
Stuart Rust - South of England Mon 19 October 2026 at 5:08 am UTC 6 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A growing number of people want fireworks to lose their bang, while others say Bonfire Night is not the same without it [Getty Images] For some, it is the highlight of autumn: a crisp night, a crackling bonfire and a sky full of colour. For others, it means weeks of anxious pets, sleepless nights and bangs that come without warning.
Should fireworks lose their bang?
For some, it is the highlight of autumn: a crisp night, a crackling bonfire and a sky full of colour. For others, it means weeks of anxious pets, sleepless nights and bangs that come without warning. Now a growing number of people want fireworks to lose their bang, and some displays are already swapping explosions for quieter alternatives like lasers. But traditionalists say a fireworks night without the noise just isn't the same.
Should fireworks lose their bang?
Stuart Rust - South of England Mon, 19 October 2026 at 5:08 am UTC 6 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A growing number of people want fireworks to lose their bang, while others say Bonfire Night is not the same without it [Getty Images] For some, it is the highlight of autumn: a crisp night, a crackling bonfire and a sky full of colour. For others, it means weeks of anxious pets, sleepless nights and bangs that come without warning.
Road safety improvements urged after motorbike death
Road safety improvements urged after motorbike death Stuart Rust - South of England Sat, October 17, 2026 at 6:39 a.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jet Thomas-Day, 22, died after losing control of his motorbike on the B3390, near Crossways, Dorset [Family photo] A coroner has urged a council to improve the safety of a road following the death of a 22-year-old motorcyclist.
Road safety improvements urged after motorbike death
Follow Road safety improvements urged after motorbike death Stuart Rust - South of England Sat, October 17, 2026 at 2:39 AM EDT Jet Thomas-Day, 22, died after losing control of his motorbike on the B3390, near Crossways, Dorset [Family photo] A coroner has urged a council to improve the safety of a road following the death of a 22-year-old motorcyclist. Jet Thomas-Day, from Weymouth, Dorset, died after losing control of his motorbike on the B3390, near Crossways, on 23 August 2025.
Road safety improvements urged after motorbike death
Stuart Rust - South of England Sat, 17 October 2026 at 6:39 am UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jet Thomas-Day, 22, died after losing control of his motorbike on the B3390, near Crossways, Dorset [Family photo] A coroner has urged a council to improve the safety of a road following the death of a 22-year-old motorcyclist.
Road safety improvements urged after motorbike death
Stuart Rust - South of England Sat 17 October 2026 at 6:39 am UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jet Thomas-Day, 22, died after losing control of his motorbike on the B3390, near Crossways, Dorset [Family photo] A coroner has urged a council to improve the safety of a road following the death of a 22-year-old motorcyclist.
Road safety improvements urged after motorbike death
Jet Thomas-Day, 22, died after losing control of his motorbike on the B3390, near Crossways, Dorset A coroner has urged a council to improve the safety of a road following the death of a 22-year-old motorcyclist. Jet Thomas-Day, from Weymouth, Dorset, died after losing control of his motorbike on the B3390, near Crossways, on 23 August 2025. Assistant coroner Richard Middleton urged Dorset Council to review the speed limit and lack of signage on that section of road.
Matka zabójcy Henry'ego Nowaka może wyjść na wolność przed terminem
Źródło zdjęcia, Hampshire Police Podpis zdjęcia, W lipcu Kiran Kaur, matka Vickruma Digwy, została skazana na trzy lata więzienia za pomoc przestępcy Informacje o artykule Autor, Charlotte Coles i Autor, Stuart Rust Stanowisko, Południowa Anglia Data publikacji 40 minut temu Czas czytania: 3 min Matka zabójcy Henry'ego Nowaka może opuścić więzienie przed terminem w ramach rządowego planu rozwiązania problemu przeludnienia zakładów karnych.
Charity watchdog condemns abuse of RNLI crews
Follow Charity watchdog condemns abuse of RNLI crews Stuart Rust - South of England Thu, October 15, 2026 at 11:32 AM EDT RNLI volunteers have faced abuse and threats since helping bring migrants ashore in Portsmouth and Gosport [Getty Images] The chair of the Charity Commission has condemned the "thuggery and intimidation" faced by RNLI volunteers. Dame Julia Unwin said the lifeboat charity, based in Poole, Dorset, had an "absolute duty" to rescue people "in peril in the sea".
Charity watchdog condemns abuse of RNLI crews
Charity watchdog condemns abuse of RNLI crews Stuart Rust - South of England Thu, 15 October 2026 at 3:32 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RNLI volunteers have faced abuse and threats since helping bring migrants ashore in Portsmouth and Gosport [Getty Images] The chair of the Charity Commission has condemned the "thuggery and intimidation" faced by RNLI volunteers.
Charity watchdog condemns abuse of RNLI crews
Stuart Rust - South of England Thu, 15 October 2026 at 3:32 pm UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RNLI volunteers have faced abuse and threats since helping bring migrants ashore in Portsmouth and Gosport [Getty Images] The chair of the Charity Commission has condemned the "thuggery and intimidation" faced by RNLI volunteers.
Charity watchdog condemns abuse of RNLI crews
Charity watchdog condemns abuse of RNLI crews Stuart Rust - South of England Thu, October 15, 2026 at 3:32 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RNLI volunteers have faced abuse and threats since helping bring migrants ashore in Portsmouth and Gosport [Getty Images] The chair of the Charity Commission has condemned the "thuggery and intimidation" faced by RNLI volunteers.
Jeremy Clarkson choir shows farmers they are not alone
The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir performed live on BBC Breakfast after members spoke about isolation in farming The Britain’s Got Talent-winning choir say singing together has helped their mental health. A choir launched by TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has highlighted the value of connection in farming. The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir, first put together to advertise the Oxfordshire celebrity-farmer's beer, won Britain's Got Talent this year and has just released its first single.
Tourist tax: Who would pay and where would it go?
The New Forest Association wants some of the money raised to be spent on the national park Businesses fear it would deter families, while conservationists want the money spent locally. Holidaymakers in the New Forest could one day be paying a tourist tax on their accommodation under new government plans. The levy would be optional, with areas able to choose whether to have one, how much to charge and how the money is spent.
Wildlife park celebrates first Highland calf birth
Maggie was born on 1 October at Beale Wildlife Park in Lower Basildon, near Pangbourne A wildlife park is celebrating the birth of a Highland calf, believed to be the first in its history, as it marks its 70th anniversary. Maggie was born overnight on 1 October at Beale Wildlife Park in Lower Basildon, near Pangbourne in Berkshire. Keeper Dougie Ford said she had settled in "really, really well" and bonded quickly with the rest of the herd.
Cuts 'highly likely' as council faces £38m gap
Follow Cuts 'highly likely' as council faces £38m gap Tristan Pascoe and Stuart Rust - South of England Fri, October 9, 2026 at 9:38 AM EDT Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is forecasting a £38m gap in its budget for 2027/28 [BBC] A council has said it is likely to ask the government for exceptional financial support, warning that cuts to services are "highly likely". Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is forecasting a £38m gap in its budget for 2027/28.
Pair sentenced over anti-migrant protest violence
Steve Humphrey; Stuart Rust - South of England Thu, 8 October 2026 at 12:24 pm UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Protesters gathered near Eastney Beach in Portsmouth on 6 September [PA Media] Two men who admitted violent disorder at an anti-migrant protest have been given suspended prison sentences.
Pair sentenced over anti-migrant protest violence
Pair sentenced over anti-migrant protest violence Steve Humphrey; Stuart Rust - South of England Thu, 8 October 2026 at 12:24 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Protesters gathered near Eastney Beach in Portsmouth on 6 September [PA Media] Two men who admitted violent disorder at an anti-migrant protest have been given suspended prison sentences.
Pair sentenced over anti-migrant protest violence
Two men who admitted violent disorder at an anti-migrant protest have been given suspended prison sentences. Justin Dixon and Deano Ryan were involved in a demonstration in Eastney, Portsmouth, on 6 September, after about 120 migrants who had crossed the English Channel in a small boat were brought to shore. Dixon, 50, was recorded on video pushing a large metal gate towards police, while Ryan, 22, was filmed appearing to throw stones.
Pair sentenced over anti-migrant protest violence
Follow Pair sentenced over anti-migrant protest violence Steve Humphrey; Stuart Rust - South of England Thu, October 8, 2026 at 8:24 AM EDT Protesters gathered near Eastney Beach in Portsmouth on 6 September [PA Media] Two men who admitted violent disorder at an anti-migrant protest have been given suspended prison sentences.
Pair sentenced over anti-migrant protest violence
Pair sentenced over anti-migrant protest violence Steve Humphrey; Stuart Rust - South of England Thu, October 8, 2026 at 12:24 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Protesters gathered near Eastney Beach in Portsmouth on 6 September [PA Media] Two men who admitted violent disorder at an anti-migrant protest have been given suspended prison sentences.
Villages launch their own survey on reservoir
Follow Villages launch their own survey on reservoir Stuart Rust - South of England Wed, October 7, 2026 at 10:57 AM EDT The reservoir, shown here in an artist's impression, would cover an area roughly the size of Gatwick Airport [Thames Water] People living near a proposed new reservoir are being asked to give their views in an independent survey.
Deaf couple watch 'emotional' DIY SOS rebuild
Follow Deaf couple watch 'emotional' DIY SOS rebuild Stuart Rust - South of England Wed, October 7, 2026 at 10:54 AM EDT A deaf couple whose home was rebuilt by hundreds of volunteers have described the "emotional" moment they watched the transformation on TV with the people who made it happen. Ahmed and Rifat Ali, from Bitterne in Southampton, joined tradespeople, volunteers and neighbours at a screening of BBC One's DIY SOS: The Big Build on Tuesday.
Deaf couple's unsafe home rebuilt on DIY SOS
The Ali family, from Bitterne in Southampton, lost £72,000 on building work that was later condemned A profoundly deaf couple, whose home was left unsafe by unfinished building work, will see it being transformed by hundreds of volunteers when the latest episode of DIY SOS is broadcast. Ahmed and Rifat Ali, from Bitterne in Southampton, lost £72,000 on a ground floor extension which was halted and later condemned.
Could light stop most common food poisoning cause?
Follow Could light stop most common food poisoning cause? Stuart Rust - South of England Tue, October 6, 2026 at 1:25 AM EDT Could light stop most common food poisoning cause? A blue light could significantly reduce the amount of food poisoning caused by raw chicken, scientists have found. The University of Reading research found shining violet-blue light onto campylobacter, the most common global cause of bacterial food poisoning, killed all 64 strains tested in a lab.
Villages launch their own survey on reservoir
The reservoir, shown here in an artist's impression, would cover an area roughly the size of Gatwick Airport People living near a proposed new reservoir are being asked to give their views in an independent survey. Parish councils from eight villages have teamed up to launch the four-week survey about Thames Water's planned White Horse Reservoir, near Abingdon, in Oxfordshire.
Centre at risk from erosion could get new home
Plans to secure a new home for a heritage centre that could be made unusable by coastal erosion within 30 years have been recommended for approval. The proposals would see Charmouth Parish Council given government funding to buy Hensleigh House as a potential future home for Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. A council report warned the centre's seafront building could become uninsurable and was projected to be lost to erosion by about 2055.
Schools locked down after report of armed man
Schools locked down after report of armed man Stuart Rust - South of England Mon, October 5, 2026 at 5:53 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Police were called to Cantley Park in Wokingham following a report of a man seen with a weapon [Getty Images] Schools went into a temporary lockdown after a report of a man seen with a weapon in a park, police have said. Thames Valley Police said officers were called to Cantley Park, Wokingham, on Monday afternoon.
Schools locked down after report of armed man
Stuart Rust - South of England Mon, 5 October 2026 at 5:53 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Police were called to Cantley Park in Wokingham following a report of a man seen with a weapon [Getty Images] Schools went into a temporary lockdown after a report of a man seen with a weapon in a park, police have said. Thames Valley Police said officers were called to Cantley Park, Wokingham, on Monday afternoon.
Schools locked down after report of armed man
Stuart Rust - South of England Mon 5 October 2026 at 5:53 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Police were called to Cantley Park in Wokingham following a report of a man seen with a weapon [Getty Images] Schools went into a temporary lockdown after a report of a man seen with a weapon in a park, police have said. Thames Valley Police said officers were called to Cantley Park, Wokingham, on Monday afternoon.
Floodlit football returns to ground after decade
A football ground is set to host its first floodlit match in 10 years as part of plans to boost its use. Newbury FC will play against Burghfield FC at Faraday Road on Wednesday. The site was left unused after the club was evicted in 2018, and much of it was destroyed in an arson attack in 2021, before it reopened in 2023. The six new lights, part of a £1.25m council plan for the ground, are required at the level the club hopes to be promoted to this season.
Two fans hurt as flare thrown into football crowd
Follow Two fans hurt as flare thrown into football crowd Stuart Rust - South of England Fri, October 2, 2026 at 9:09 AM EDT Sewage sparks no swim advice at city bathing spots Two football fans suffered burns and a five-year-old boy's clothes were damaged when a flare was thrown into a crowd during a match.
Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage'
Follow Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage' Stuart Rust - South of England Thu, October 1, 2026 at 6:41 AM EDT The review found Travelodge guests were still not as safe as they should be [BBC] A woman who was sexually assaulted by a man given a key to her hotel room was "fundamentally failed" by Travelodge "at every stage", an independent review has found.
The volunteers baking birthday cakes for children
Volunteer bakers are paying out of their own pockets so children in need do not go without a cake on their birthdays. Free Cakes for Kids Fareham and Gosport buys the ingredients, bakes and delivers cakes for young people whose families are unable to provide one. Natalie Parker, who joined as a baker while on maternity leave in 2024 and now runs the group, said the thought of a child not having a birthday cake was "heart-breaking".
The volunteers baking birthday cakes for children
Volunteer bakers are paying out of their own pockets so children in need do not go without a cake on their birthdays. Free Cakes for Kids Fareham and Gosport buys the ingredients, bakes and delivers cakes for young people whose families are unable to provide one. Natalie Parker, who joined as a baker while on maternity leave in 2024 and now runs the group, said the thought of a child not having a birthday cake was "heart-breaking".
'There is no typical foster carer - do not rule yourself out'
But more than 15 years later, fostering remains a central part of Dan's life. Now he is the face of a Dorset Council campaign urging people to set aside their misconceptions about fostering, as the authority says it urgently needs more foster carers. Dan, from Weymouth, said there is no such thing as a typical foster carer, and encouraged anyone with an interest to find out more. "You probably already have some of the skills needed," he said.
Is the South ready for a future of wildfires?
Stuart Rust - South of England Tue 29 September 2026 at 2:46 pm UTC 6 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A blaze at Headon Warren burned for five days and needed 80 firefighters at its peak [Island Echo] Wildfires will increasingly become the norm in the South with the risk likely to double within the next 50 years, according to an expert.
Is the South ready for a future of wildfires?
A blaze at Headon Warren burned for five days and needed 80 firefighters at its peak Wildfires will increasingly become the norm in the South with the risk likely to double within the next 50 years, according to an expert. Dr Mark Hardiman, an expert in wildfires from the University of Portsmouth, said fires across the region were larger, burned for longer, and came closer to people's homes and roads.
Is the South ready for a future of wildfires?
Stuart Rust - South of England Tue, 29 September 2026 at 2:46 pm UTC 6 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A blaze at Headon Warren burned for five days and needed 80 firefighters at its peak [Island Echo] Wildfires will increasingly become the norm in the South with the risk likely to double within the next 50 years, according to an expert.
Is the South ready for a future of wildfires?
Wildfires will increasingly become the norm in the South with the risk likely to double within the next 50 years, according to an expert. Dr Mark Hardiman, an expert in wildfires from the University of Portsmouth, said fires across the region were larger, burned for longer, and came closer to people's homes and roads.
Is the South ready for a future of wildfires?
Wildfires will increasingly become the norm in the South with the risk likely to double within the next 50 years, according to an expert. Dr Mark Hardiman, an expert in wildfires from the University of Portsmouth, said fires across the region were larger, burned for longer, and came closer to people's homes and roads.
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