22+ hour, 11+ min ago   (913+ words) Donald Trump made a surprise announcement that he was removing US tariffs on Irish whiskey as he brought his two-day visit to Ireland to a close. Crowds cheered the US President as he made the announcement on the 18th green during…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (299+ words) Pensioners who do not want the Winter Fuel Payment have just days to opt out, with a key online deadline of September 18. The move could be particularly important for people whose annual income exceeds £35,000, as they will still receive the…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (632+ words) Drivers are being warned they could face fines for a common parking mistake. Parking across two bays is a frequent source of frustration in car parks, with some drivers doing so accidentally and others deliberately to avoid damage from neighbouring…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (420+ words) A long-awaited blueprint to transform a town centre has been welcomed by councillors. The Totton Town Centre Masterplan has been described as a “significant opportunity” to shape the future of the town over the coming years. Members of New Forest…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (396+ words) Police are appealing for help to identify six men following after a protest in Hampshire turned to violence. A handful of police officers were injured and several vehicles belonging to police, the Coastguard, and Border Force were damaged during the…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (382+ words) An e-scooter merchant has hit out at their "undeserved" reputation amid calls for police clampdown. Dildar Singh Bhatti, who owns South Coast Electric Scooters in Shirley, blamed reckless riders for unfairly damaging e-scooters’ reputation, and his business. He said: “They’re…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (505+ words) Plans have been revealed for a £1 million project to build padel courts at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre. The proposals from the city council would see six outdoor padel courts installed by converting three tennis courts, which are also used for…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (653+ words) Michael Sheen has said he was snubbed by the Welsh First Minister after asking for a meeting to discuss claims of chemical contamination in Wales. The actor appeared before the Welsh Affairs Committee on Thursday to talk to MPs about…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (334+ words) A housing developer has been allowed to pay a large sum of money instead of building affordable homes on a new estate. Fareham Borough Council’s planning committee unanimously approved plans by Imperial Homes to replace five affordable properties at its…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (159+ words) Motorists are facing closures on the M27 as refurbishment works take place on a bridge near Southampton. The bridge carrying Salisbury Road over the M27 near junction 2 (Ower) will be closed for refurbishment later this month and in October. The closure will…...