Ben Mitchell
Crime
Woman died after being caught in vortex while diving off Dorset rocks – inquest
Emily Sherwin, 20, from Poole, went missing after a dive off Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, Dorset.
By Ben Mitchell
17 Apr 2025
UK
Royal Marines Band plays to help veteran celebrate 102nd birthday
Jeffrey Broadhurst said his big day was ‘not much different than my 101st’.
By Ben Mitchell
8 Jan 2025
Environment
‘Iconic birds’ feature among top images in national park photography competition
Piers Fearick’s picture of a yellowhammer claimed the first prize in the wildlife category of the South Downs National Park’s annual competition.
By Ben Mitchell
8 Jan 2025
Crime
Inquests open into deaths of elderly couple found in their Dorset home
Michael Newton died of hanging while a cause of death for his wife, Heather, has not been confirmed, the inquest heard.
By Ben Mitchell
7 Jan 2025
UK
Forensic officers examine boat of elderly couple as police probe their deaths
The bodies of the couple, aged in their 70s, were found at their home in Poole, Dorset, on December 31.
By Ben Mitchell
3 Jan 2025
Politics
Navy recalls 200 sailors on Christmas Day to shadow Russian warships
HMS Somerset kept a watch over the Russian ships for 500 miles through the North Sea and English Channel.
By Ben Mitchell
1 Jan 2025
UK
Family pay tribute to ‘caring’ boy, 15, killed in crash
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs.
By Ben Mitchell
24 Dec 2024
UK
Police name 19-year-old stabbed to death in Hampshire
Tawana Choruma died following the incident in Netley, Hampshire, on Wednesday, December 18.
By Ben Mitchell
22 Dec 2024
Business News
Southern Water pledges £9.7m compensation after Hampshire outage
More than 58,000 homes went without water following issues at a water supply works.
By Ben Mitchell
21 Dec 2024
Environment
Water outage hits thousands of homes as customers learn of bill rises
Southern Water customers will face a 53% increase in bills over the next five years.
By Ben Mitchell
19 Dec 2024
Business News
Growers promise UK strawberries for the Christmas table thanks to new method
Growers in West Sussex have developed a new technique to grow strawberries all year round.
By Ben Mitchell
19 Dec 2024
Crime
Greenwich criminology student found guilty of Bournemouth beach murder
Nasen Saadi attacked two women who had been enjoying a late night chat on the beach
By Ben Mitchell
18 Dec 2024
Crime
Student convicted of murdering Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach
Nasen Saadi, 20, was also found guilty of the attempted murder of Ms Gray’s friend Leanne Miles.
By Ben Mitchell
18 Dec 2024
Crime
Jury continues deliberations in Bournemouth beach murder trial
Nasen Saadi denies murder of Amie Gray and attempted murder of Leanne Miles.
By Ben Mitchell
18 Dec 2024
UK
D-Day veteran who lost both legs in key battle dies aged 99
Roy Hayward received the Legion d’honneur for his part in the D-Day operation.
By Ben Mitchell
17 Dec 2024
Crime
Jury retires in trial of student accused of Bournemouth beach murder
Nasen Saadi denies the murder of Amie Gray, 34, and attempted murder of Leanne Miles, 39.
By Ben Mitchell
17 Dec 2024
Crime
Jury hears screams from CCTV recording of beach attack which killed Amie Gray
Nasen Saadi denies the murder of Amie Gray and attempted murder of Leanne Miles on Bournemouth beach.
By Ben Mitchell
16 Dec 2024
Crime
Student accused of beach murder told police he ‘blacked out'
Nasen Saadi denies the murder of Amie Gray and attempted murder of Leanne Miles on Bournemouth beach in May
By Ben Mitchell
13 Dec 2024
Crime
Man wins £70,000 payout after medication caused compulsive gambling habit
Philip Stevens, 66, from Hampshire, was given Ropinirole to treat restless leg syndrome in 2017.
By Ben Mitchell
13 Dec 2024Crime
London student accused of murder 'had Ninja Killer as Snapchat name'
Nasen Saadi, 20, denies the murder of Amie Gray and the attempted murder of Leanne Miles in Bournemouth in May.
By Ben Mitchell
12 Dec 2024Crime
Woman, 34, killed in beach attack suffered 10 stab wounds
Nasen Saadi denies murdering 34-year-old Ms Gray and the attempted murder of Leanne Miles
By Ben Mitchell
11 Dec 2024