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• Over 200 arrests made in festive driving crackdown

  24-12-2025 15:19 via bbc.com
  Police have arrested 200 impaired drivers during the first three weeks of Operation Limit
  
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• Southampton and Coventry charged by FA over melee

  24-12-2025 13:47 via bbc.com
  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.
  
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• Calls for council tax vote over fire service funds

  24-12-2025 13:35 via bbc.com
  The suggestion comes as the fire authority faces a growing budget gap over the next three years.
  
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• EFL Quiz of the Year: Who has been breaking records in 2025?

  24-12-2025 13:06 via bbc.com
  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?
  
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• Pick of the stats: Portsmouth v Queens Park Rangers

  24-12-2025 09:36 via bbc.com
  Here are the key stats for Portsmouth v Queens Park Rangers.
  
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• Pick of the stats: Oxford United v Southampton

  24-12-2025 09:29 via bbc.com
  A look at some of the key statistics and facts ahead of Oxford United's Championship meeting with Southampton.
  
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• M27 underpass works: What you need to know

  24-12-2025 07:04 via bbc.com
  We take a look at what exactly is planned and if drivers can avoid disruption.
  
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• Mousinho 'hopeful' Murphy will play against QPR

  23-12-2025 17:50 via bbc.com
  Portsmouth manager John Mousinho says Josh Murphy is likely to be available for the visit of QPR and has praised Callum Lang's form since returning to the side.
  
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• Hollywood actor Paul Rudd admits Hampshire 'love'

  23-12-2025 13:54 via bbc.com
  The Ant-Man star mentions the towns during an interview with Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2.
  
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• Fish and chip shop offers 100 free Christmas meals

  23-12-2025 13:44 via bbc.com
  Raj Khaira, from Southampton, says his store will give sausage and chips to those in need.
  
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• Sewer fixed to stop decades of wastewater spills

  23-12-2025 11:34 via bbc.com
  Southern Water says its engineers have removed a "pressure point" in the underground pipe network.
  
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• Views sought on 'unique' SEN school unit proposal

  23-12-2025 07:17 via bbc.com
  Hampshire County Council's plans would see 50 new SEN places created at Pennington Primary School.
  
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• How to travel across the South over Christmas

  23-12-2025 07:14 via bbc.com
  Timetable changes will affect travel across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
  
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• Mousinho asking Pompey to 'play forward with purpose'

  22-12-2025 15:33 via bbc.com
  Portsmouth boss John Mousinho admits that Saturday's goal against Derby County was something that his side had been recently working on.
  
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• Delivery driver arrested in suspected parcel theft

  22-12-2025 15:26 via bbc.com
  Police in Southampton arrest a man from the city after more than 120 parcels are not delivered.
  
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• Van driver sentenced after motorway chase

  22-12-2025 13:20 via bbc.com
  Video footage shows van driver Samson Biddle ignoring red lights and mounting pavements.
  
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• Plans to sell car parks halted as traders object

  22-12-2025 09:35 via bbc.com
  Southampton City Council backtracks on plans to sell two city centre car parks.
  
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• Parents without childcare after nursery closure news

  22-12-2025 07:21 via bbc.com
  The Nurture Den in Pennington, near Lymington, cares for about 30 pre-school children.
  
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• Pier remains closed and future of ferry unclear

  22-12-2025 07:19 via bbc.com
  The owner of Hythe Pier says it will will remain closed despite the completion of electrical work.
  
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• Returning Lang makes huge difference to Pompey

  21-12-2025 16:01 via bbc.com
  After four consecutive away defeats the point against Derby was very welcome says BBC Radio Solent commentator Andrew Moon.
  
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• Cricket-themed bar chain Sixes goes into administration

  21-12-2025 12:36 via bbc.com
  The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue.
  
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• Plans to axe free parking could lead to 'damage' to tranquil areas of New Forest - Bournemouth Echo

  21-12-2025 09:36
  Plans to axe free parking could lead to 'damage' to tranquil areas of New Forest  Bournemouth Echo
  
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• Officer's Army pride 25 years after gay ban removal

  21-12-2025 08:10 via bbc.com
  Brig Clare Phillips grew up in Berkshire, trained at Sandhurst and has served in the Army for 30 years.
  
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• Mum urges heart screening after son's sudden death

  21-12-2025 08:07 via bbc.com
  "Fit and healthy" Ryan Carter died in 2019 at the age of 25 from sudden arrhythmic death syndrome.
  
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• Councils adopt 100-year coastal risks action plan

  21-12-2025 08:05 via bbc.com
  BCP and New Forest District Council say their joint scheme could ward off £1bn of potential damages.
  
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• Reptile charity runs free children's Christmas club

  21-12-2025 08:02 via bbc.com
  The charity provides activities and meals for young people in need over the festive period.
  
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• New Forest estate with holiday cottages on sale for £3 million - Yahoo News UK

  21-12-2025 06:00
  New Forest estate with holiday cottages on sale for £3 million  Yahoo News UK
  
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• The 'tranquil' New Forest trail with 'ancient trees' and one 'cool' feature - Daily Echo

  21-12-2025 04:30
  The 'tranquil' New Forest trail with 'ancient trees' and one 'cool' feature  Daily Echo
  
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• 'We were well worth a draw' - Mousinho

  20-12-2025 19:07 via bbc.com
  Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says his side deserved at least a point in the 1-1 draw at Derby County.
  
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• 'We had enough chances to win' - Eckert

  20-12-2025 17:12 via bbc.com
  Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says his side had "more than enough chances" to beat 10-man Coventry following their 1-1 draw at St Mary's.
  
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• Facial recognition cameras used in city centre

  20-12-2025 08:21 via bbc.com
  Hampshire police roll out live technology to detect suspects and offenders breaching court orders.
  
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• South weekly quiz: Bill and Barbara's Christmas light up

  20-12-2025 08:20 via bbc.com
  Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
  
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• 'I can't stop going': fan becomes club director

  20-12-2025 08:17 via bbc.com
  Paul Rushton, has travelled more than 10,000 miles in one year to watch Newport IW FC
  
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• Remember Monday reflect on 'best year of our lives'

  20-12-2025 08:15 via bbc.com
  The Hampshire band say life post-Eurovision has been the "scariest but best feeling in the world".
  
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• Political editor bows out after two decades

  20-12-2025 08:13 via bbc.com
  BBC South's Peter Henley has interviewed eight prime ministers and covered six general elections.
  
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• ‘Disgrace and discrimination’ of axing tip booking line - Advertiser and Times

  20-12-2025 06:00
  ‘Disgrace and discrimination’ of axing tip booking line  Advertiser and Times
  
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• South Western Railway to trail new 'cutting-edge wifi' in the New Forest - Bournemouth Echo

  20-12-2025 01:01
  South Western Railway to trail new 'cutting-edge wifi' in the New Forest  Bournemouth Echo
  
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• Pompey keeper Schmid signs new deal to 2029

  19-12-2025 18:27 via bbc.com
  Portsmouth goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid signs a new deal with the club that will see him stay at Fratton Park until 2029.
  
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• Family of stabbed girl say 'our hearts are broken'

  19-12-2025 18:07 via bbc.com
  The nine-year-old's family say she was "the most beautiful little soul" who was "full of light".
  
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• Aldershot sign Warren on loan from Bolton

  19-12-2025 17:37 via bbc.com
  Aldershot Town sign Bolton winger Charlie Warren on a season-long loan deal.
  
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• Three teens to face trial after denying rape of two girls in New Forest - Daily Echo

  19-12-2025 17:34
  Three teens to face trial after denying rape of two girls in New Forest  Daily Echo
  
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• Rehman to leave Pompey for new role in Saudi Arabia

  19-12-2025 16:39 via bbc.com
  Portsmouth first team development coach Zesh Rehman is set to leave for a new footballing-based role in the Middle East.
  
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• Three teenagers deny rape charges in New Forest town - hellorayo.co.uk

  19-12-2025 15:03
  Three teenagers deny rape charges in New Forest town  hellorayo.co.uk
  
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• New Forest commoners gather for training events - Bournemouth Echo

  19-12-2025 14:37
  New Forest commoners gather for training events  Bournemouth Echo
  
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• 'Prolific offender' who stole from football club to spend Christmas in jail - Daily Echo

  19-12-2025 14:19
  'Prolific offender' who stole from football club to spend Christmas in jail  Daily Echo
  
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• Banana containers 'not properly secured' on ship

  19-12-2025 13:55 via bbc.com
  Early findings suggest the Baltic Klipper "rolled heavily" in rough seas off the Isle of Wight.
  
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• Pick of the stats: Derby County v Portsmouth

  19-12-2025 12:46 via bbc.com
  A look at some of the key statistics and facts ahead of the Championship match between Derby County and Portsmouth
  
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• Kazakhstan to establish six new forest nurseries in 2026 - Qazinform

  19-12-2025 12:26
  Kazakhstan to establish six new forest nurseries in 2026  Qazinform
  
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• Pick of the stats: Southampton v Coventry

  19-12-2025 12:25 via bbc.com
  A look at some of the key facts and statistics ahead of the Championship match between Southampton and Coventry City
  
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• All-rounder Neal signs two-year deal with Hants

  19-12-2025 11:33 via bbc.com
  Hampshire all-rounder Andrew Neal signs a two-year contract after impressing in the One Day Cup.
  
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