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Country diary: The clock is ticking for these colourful castaways

Hayling Island, Hampshire: Piles of goose barnacles are stranded on the beach after a long journey hitched on a barrel. They’re fascinating creatures, but they won’t survive long

The Guardian - UK

Mayoral elections delay confirmed by minister amid ‘affront to democracy’ claims

Local Government Secretary Steve Reed said the Government is ‘minded’ to push mayoral elections in four areas planned for next year back to 2028.

Evening Standard

Robin Smith: Tributes paid to 'one of England’s most charismatic and popular players' after death at 62

Former team-mates including Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain recount fond memories of ‘The Judge’

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Robin Smith hailed as ‘batter ahead of his time’ following death at age of 62

He played 62 Tests for England between 1988 and 1996.

The Independent UK

Kasabian, The Black Keys and Richard Ashcroft named as Victorious headliners

Other acts announced for the 2026 festival held in Southsea, Hampshire, include Basement Jaxx and Scissor Sisters.

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift ‘flies 3,500 miles in secret’ to film music video in Croydon shopping centre

The global superstar, 35, is said to have travelled from New Jersey to Hampshire by private jet last weekend for the top-secret shoot

Evening Standard

Man jailed for life for murdering ex-wife at their son’s grave in Hampshire

Judge sentences Martin Suter to minimum of 27 years for stabbing Ann Blackwood to death in 2023

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Man who killed grandmother to gain money from will jailed for at least 26 years

Joshua Powell, 27, killed 96-year-old Emma Finch and then set fire to her home in Mill Road, Liss, Hampshire, in the early hours of May 17 2024.

Evening Standard

Facial recognition vans to be rolled out in new areas

The rollout has drawn sharp criticism from civil liberties and anti-racism groups

The Independent UK

New facial recognition vans rolled out for use by seven more police forces

Police have received new facial recognition vans in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Bedfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley and Hampshire.

Evening Standard

Ex-sergeant major jailed for sexually assaulting soldier months before her death

Warrant Officer Michael Webber attacked Gunner Jaysley Beck during a training exercise in Hampshire.

Evening Standard

Popular theme park announces launch date for huge new Viking world

Two new rides will be included in the £12m expansion of the Hampshire attraction

The Independent UK

Southern Water lifts hosepipe ban for Hampshire and Isle of Wight

The restriction was put in place in July following record dry and hot weather.

Evening Standard

Ringleaders of crime gang which stole cars worth £2m jailed

A total of 107 high-value cars were taken across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire by the group led by George Berry and Benjamin Cross.

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Hampshire mother jailed after drowning two-year-old during period of psychosis

Judge says Alice Mackey, 42, believed it ‘was some form of act of mercy’ to kill her daughter, Annabel

The Independent UK

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man filming resumes in Hampshire town after actor’s head injury

The unlikely Hampshire town was transformed into 1970s New York for filming

Evening Standard

Man ‘laid in wait’ to murder ex-wife as she put flowers on their son’s grave

Martin Suter stabbed 71-year-old Ann Blackwood to death at a cemetery in Stubbington, Hampshire.

Evening Standard

Bank closures: Which Lloyds, BoS and Halifax branches are shutting and when?

All the latest branch closures will take place in 2026.

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Tributes to Dickie Bird as Nottinghamshire edge towards County Championship title

A minute’s applause was held at Bird’s spiritual home, Headingley, on the first day of the season’s last round of fixtures

The Independent UK

Will Jacks handed surprise Ashes call-up as England overlook Rehan Ahmed and Chris Woakes for Australia

Jacks appears to have got the nod ahead of Ahmed and Liam Dawson as back-up to lead spinner Shoaib Bashir, while fast bowler Mark Wood is fit to return

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Southampton vs Portsmouth was a long-awaited derby match rooted in ‘pure hatred’

The south coast’s Championship bubble match never got its big moment but utter contempt is alive and well in Hampshire

The Independent UK

Water company bans US billionaire’s new lake being filled during hosepipe ban

Southern Water halts water transportation to billionaire’s lake during drought

Cycling Weekly

From scraping by on €3k a year to mixing it with Pogačar: How Paul Double hit the big-time at 28

The Hampshire-born rider's ascent to the WorldTour may have taken a few years longer than the norm, but now his patience is paying off

Evening Standard

Man denies murdering alleged ex-lover and disposing of her body

Juan Francisco Toledo, 51, has denied the murder of Yajaira Castro Mendez whose body was found in rural Hampshire on June 7.

The Independent UK

Hampshire sweep aside Durham to reach Vitality Blast semi-finals

The Hawks are aiming to win the competition for the fourth time.

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