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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Full animal rescue warns 'it will get much worse'
Rose Mill of Second Chance Animal Rescue in Southampton says the centre has never been busier.
Final warning for bikini comment police inspector
The inspector was found to have made inappropriate comments to a vulnerable junior colleague.
Weather in the South: 2025 round-up
South Today weather presenter Alexis Green looks back on the weather events of the year.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
A story about a Hollywood actor's "love" of two Hampshire towns is among our most read.
Big Picture: This week's images from the South
The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.
Why are councils voting for 'rights' of rivers?
Should rivers have the right to flow, the right to biodiversity, the right to be free from pollution?
'Major milestone' completed in motorway project
A video shows teams sliding an 8,500-tonne concrete structure into place beneath the M27.
Rescued bear pair now 'thriving', sanctuary says
The bears have gained weight since arriving and have been exploring every inch of their enclosure.
South weekly quiz: How long was this Lotus Esprit left in a barn?
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
County pothole fixes fall by almost 60%, data shows
The Local Highways Maintenance Transparency report reveals a sharp fall in repairs in Hampshire.
Bloodhound group relieved to escape hunting ban
A bloodhounds masters says he is relieved his group would be excluded from plans to tighten the law.
'Complex' motorway junction slide gets under way
A video released on Boxing Day shows work done since Christmas Eve on the "pioneering" project.
BBC South Quiz of the Year 2025
Test your knowledge of news stories in the south of England over the past 12 months.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
A story about a Hollywood actor's "love" of two Hampshire towns is among our most read.
Big Picture: This week's images from the South
The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.
Weather in the South: 2025 round-up
South Today weather presenter Alexis Green looks back on the weather events of the year.
South weekly quiz: How long was this Lotus Esprit left in a barn?
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
'Dinner, humanity and love' served up for Christmas
Volunteers and organisations open their doors to offer free festive fare and Christmas spirit.
EFL Quiz of the Year: Who has been breaking records in 2025?
From record-breakers to dire financial situations, there's been much to talk about in the English Football League in 2025 - but do you remember the finer details?
Saints loss at Oxford 'disappointing' - Eckert
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert says that their loss at Oxford United on boxing day was "disappointing".
Southampton and Coventry charged by FA over melee
Coventry City and Southampton are charged by the FA for the scenes after the final whistle in their draw at St Mary's on Saturday.
A missed opportunity for Pompey
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho admits the 1-1 draw at home to QPR feels like a missed opportunity.
EFL Quiz of the Year: Who has been breaking records in 2025?
From record-breakers to dire financial situations, there's been much to talk about in the English Football League in 2025 - but do you remember the finer details?
M27 stretch shuts for 10 days
A 5-mile section of the M27 has closed for the Festive period.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
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.
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Inside the elite unit hunting the most wanted fugitives
GMP's Force Critical Wanted Unit hunts the area's most 'dangerous and devious' fugitives.
Man 'dumbfounded' by years-long court delay
The alleged abuse victim brands the situation "incomprehensible" amid wider delays nationwide.
Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life
The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.
How a Tuscan vision saved a mining town from 'the brink of disaster'
The once-struggling mining town is now rivalling the historic city of York in visitor numbers.
NHS doctor awarded £85,000 for unfair dismissal
Dr Faisal Qureshi receives compensation over employment practices at the Durham & Darlington Trust.
'We opened our home to stranger who is now family'
Under the Shared Lives scheme, adults living with a disability move into their carers' family home.
'My alligator is placid - except at dinnertime'
Pam Mansfield, who founded Exotic Pet refuge, says the animal charity's monthly feed bill is £5000.
Three still missing after Boxing Day house fire
Police said officers are expected to remain in the area for several days.
Final warning for bikini comment police inspector
The inspector was found to have made inappropriate comments to a vulnerable junior colleague.
Spike in complaints against councillors revealed
The council's Reform UK leader said some of the complaints were politically motivated.
Super donors urge others to help save lives
Only 10 people have blood as well as stem cells, platelets and plasma in England since 2005.
Snowman author's claim to 'hate Christmas' was pretence
John Lord, from Ditchling, says Mr Briggs nonetheless loved spending time with family.
Source: BBC News
