Ben Mitchell
Crime
Five men jailed for their part in Southampton disorder after Henry Nowak murder
Daniel Frost, 44, Reece Robinson, 21, Taylor Grundy, 22, Dillon Crawford, 29, and Andrew Summerhayes, 38, faced Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday.
By Ben Mitchell
10 Jun 2026
Environment
Concern for wildlife as 100-fold increase in chemicals found in harbours
Insecticide used for pet flea treatment has been found in waters in south coast harbours.
By Ben Mitchell
7 Apr 2025
Music
Decline of nightclubs feeding demand for festivals – event organiser
James Ralls, founder of the Victorious Festival, says regional events are booming.
By Ben Mitchell
6 Apr 2025
Politics
Figures show more than 30,000 migrants crossed Channel since Starmer became PM
A total of 154 people made the crossing in four boats on Friday, according to the Home Office.
By Ben Mitchell
5 Apr 2025
UK
Anti-abortion campaigner championed by the White House guilty
Livia Tossici-Bolt, from Bournemouth, was convicted of two charges of breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order
By Ben Mitchell
4 Apr 2025
Politics
Woman given conditional discharge for breaching abortion ‘buffer zone’
Livia Tossici-Bolt’s case was highlighted by the US government.
By Ben Mitchell
4 Apr 2025
Crime
Coroner says woman who killed herself ‘may have lived’ if full care plan set up
Rosie Fender, died of a serious head injury after being hit by a train near Romsey, Hampshire, on February 3 2022.
By Ben Mitchell
2 Apr 2025
UK
Approval for traveller site opposed by Martin Clunes delayed at last minute
The Doc Martin actor has opposed the plans for land next to his Dorset home.
By Ben Mitchell
2 Apr 2025
Environment
Work under way to clear illegal waste dumped at Kent beauty spot
Hoads Wood was described as an ‘environmental disaster’ by local people after it was buried under landfill waste.
By Ben Mitchell
1 Apr 2025
Politics
Pro-lifer in free speech row says she's been 'dragged through court'
Livia Tossici-Bolt is awaiting the verdict after being accused of breaching the buffer zone outside a Bournemouth abortion clinic
By Ben Mitchell
1 Apr 2025
Crime
‘Extremely dangerous misfit’ jailed for minimum of 39 years for beach attack
Nasen Saadi attacked Amie Gray and Leanne Miles on Bournemouth beach because of his ‘grievance towards women’.
By Ben Mitchell
28 Mar 2025
Crime
Nasen Saadi planned beach murder to ‘know how it felt to make women afraid’
Nasen Saadi extensively planned the random killing of Amie Gray and attempted murder of Leanne Miles in Bournemouth.
By Ben Mitchell
28 Mar 2025
Crime
Amie Gray’s widow describes how her loss will ‘haunt’ her forever
In a victim impact statement read to Winchester Crown Court, Sian Gray said her ‘world has fallen from beneath our feet’.
By Ben Mitchell
28 Mar 2025
Crime
Detective speaks of ‘relief’ as dangerous killer kept off the streets
Detective Inspector Mark Jenkins, of Dorset Police, says CCTV was key to capturing Amie Gray murderer.
By Ben Mitchell
28 Mar 2025
Crime
Student jailed for at least 39 years for Bournemouth beach stabbing
Saadi fatally stabbed Amie Gray and attempted to murder Leanne Miles
By Ben Mitchell
28 Mar 2025Crime
Man jailed for life over murder of Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach
Nasen Saadi, from south London, fatally stabbed the 34-year-old physical trainer and seriously wounded her friend.
By Ben Mitchell
28 Mar 2025
Crime
Student to be sentenced for murder of Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach
Nasen Saadi was found guilty following a trial at Winchester Crown Court
By Ben Mitchell
28 Mar 2025
UK
Animal sanctuary opens ‘forever home’ for five lions rescued from Ukraine
Cam Whitnall, managing director of The Big Cat Sanctuary, said they are relieved ‘to have these lions safe and settled’ in Kent.
By Ben Mitchell
25 Mar 2025
UK
Police watchdog launches investigation into Hampshire chief constable
The investigation involves allegations Scott Chilton failed to disclose a conflict of interest.
By Ben Mitchell
24 Mar 2025
Politics
Nearly 70 migrants crossing Channel to reach UK every day on average
Latest figures show 5,512 have made the crossing up to Saturday, March 22
By Ben Mitchell
24 Mar 2025
UK
Residents return home as St Leonards explosives incident stood down
The Hastings half marathon has been cancelled after explosive chemicals were found at a seafront property in the East Sussex town.
By Ben Mitchell
23 Mar 2025