A father and son accused of manslaughter over the one-punch death of a man during a Christmas night out have been cleared.

A drug dealer, accused of the murder of a man, was “armed to the teeth” and lived in “almost an armoury” a court has heard.

Police have identified a Christchurch man following a CCTV appeal into an assault outside a Bournemouth convenience store.

A 16-year-old cyclist was badly hurt in a crash involving a van on a New Forest route yesterday morning.

Protesters held a demonstration after 149 migrants were brought to Gosport on Sunday.

A dad who admitted punching a man during a Christmas event may not have landed the blow which killed him, a court heard.

Queen Alexandra Hospital, in Portsmouth, says it has asked for the parking charges to be cancelled.

Shirley library windows smashed on September 28, with a precinct canopy also damaged. Police appeal for witnesses, citing crime reference 44260477065.

A Lymington grower has smashed his own monster pumpkin world record for the second year running.

A Christchurch man has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction after a 13-year-old went missing for four days.

Residents in a Waterside town woke to an impromptu fountain after a water leak.

A former chief constable of Hampshire Constabulary is alleged to have had a sexual relationship with a subordinate officer and to have engaged in "sexual activity" with another officer while on duty, a hearing has heard.

A man has been jailed for exposing himself and masturbating on trains.

A thief who stole thousands of pounds of copper cable – knocking out the supply to over 100 Forest homes – told police he was a legitimate employee.

Totton toddler Betty, 2, with stage four neuroblastoma, stars in viral baking videos to raise £520,000 for cutting-edge treatment in Barcelona.

Two recent incidents concerning fire and water in the New Forest have highlighted how misinformation can quickly spread.

MP for Gosport, Caroline Dinenage, is demanding urgent updates from Border Security as Home Office confirmed a small boat is being monitored in the channel after setting off from Normandy.

Wightlink says "insects, possibly fleas", were identified in a passenger lounge on one of its ferries.

All lanes on the M3 southbound are stopped from junctions 12 to 13 due to a multi-vehicle crash

A man who stole meat items from a Hythe supermarket has been ordered to pay compensation.

All lanes on the M3 southbound are stopped from junctions 12 to 13 due to a multi-vehicle crash

All lanes on the M3 southbound are stopped from junctions 12 to 13 due to a multi-vehicle crash

The Southampton half marathon and 10k are set to kick off and end at St Mary

A rare bird of prey spotted at Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve in Totton has been officially confirmed to be a pallid harrier.

A new specialist education building for young people with complex learning disabilities has opened at Ringwood’s Sheiling school and college.

It is now six months since Marwell capybara Samba escaped from the Hampshire zoo, with the elusive animal still yet to be brought home.

There were ‘undercurrents of criticism’ over the handling of the recent Forest blaze at the Verderers’ Court.

Fire crews were called to a block of flats on Garfield Road, Ryde, at about 13:00 BST.

A holiday park was given the green light to expand its outdoor cinema and poolside offering despite fears it could ruin the peace of nearby homes.

Drug seizures at a prison more than double, as staff continue to battle "widespread" substance abuse.

An extra £20m to £30m a year is needed to to tackle Hampshire’s roads repair backlog which is approaching £600m, Hampshire County Council has warned.

Southampton has a packed summer calendar, with hopes of being known as a cultural destination.

A Lymington museum and art gallery has been recognised for its work in tackling climate change

Plans to turn an empty store into a new fish and chip shop in Southampton plans face a public health objection - causing outrage.

A teenager has been jailed after seriously injuring a seven-year-old when he ploughed into him on an illegal electric motorcycle in Christchurch.

Police have imposed strict conditions including a dispersal order on two opposing protests set to take place in Southampton this weekend.

A man accused of murdering a “devoted” Totton man has appeared in court.

A driver caught travelling at 111mph on the M3 is set to appear in court after overtaking an unmarked police car at speed.

A hospital patient used excrement to smear ‘die’ across her room before attacking staff, a court heard.

About 12,000 children take part in an event to support bereaved children and young people.

A bronze pig could take pride of place in Ringwood town centre as part of 800th birthday celebrations.

A “caring” and “funny” Hampshire teenager died by taking her own life after her mother was not told that the 16-year-old had warned mental health specialists she would do so

A Hampshire man accused of murder has appeared before Southampton Crown Court

The post office in New Milton town centre will shut on Saturday as it’s revealed the hosts for a new site have been “whittled down”.

Go behind the scenes on a Wembley Stadium Tour and explore the UK's largest sports and music venue.

There is disruption for train passengers travelling through the New Forest this morning (Thursday) due to a signalling fault.

The legendary broadcaster spent much of her final years in the New Forest, which she called a "haven".

A Naval officer who feared his career was over after being accused of sexual assault took his life, an inquest heard

Southampton City Council warns of emerging child sexual exploitation in St Mary’s, with links to gang activity in the community.

New Forest-based broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86.