Ben Mitchell
Crime
Sikh man jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years for knife murder of student
The prosecution said that Vickrum Digwa had told a ‘wicked lie’ to police by telling them that he had been the victim of a racist attack.
By Ben Mitchell
1 Jun 2026
UK
Baby born in hospital after pregnant woman hit in e-bike hit and run, police say
The woman, a pedestrian, in her 30s, was treated in hospital for her injuries.
By Ben Mitchell
29 Jan 2026
UK
Man, 39, arrested on suspicion of murder of housekeeper in Hampshire village
The suspect was found with ‘life-threatening’ injuries and remains in hospital.
By Ben Mitchell
19 Jan 2026
Crime
Penny Mordaunt stalker jailed after she ‘feared sexual violence’
Dame Penny told the court of the defendant’s ‘creepy’ behaviour before he was jailed for 20 weeks
By Ben Mitchell
16 Jan 2026
Celebrity News
‘Other-worldly’ pic of giant trees wins South Downs National Park photo contest
A photo of an orange-tip butterfly won the wildlife category of the annual competition.
By Ben Mitchell
12 Jan 2026
Environment
Future of Yomper statue secured thanks to fundraising drive
The statue on Southsea seafront commemorates the determination of the Royal Marines during the Falklands War.
By Ben Mitchell
24 Dec 2025
UK
Father and son gunmen killed 16 including girl and rabbi in Bondi Beach attack
Two terrorist gunmen targeted more than 1,000 people attending a Jewish festival event on the popular Sydney beach.
By Ben Mitchell
14 Dec 2025
UK
British-born rabbi among 16 dead after gun attack on Bondi Beach
The King and Prince and Princess of Wales have lead tributes to those killed in Sydney.
By Ben Mitchell
14 Dec 2025
Politics
Small boats carrying 737 migrants cross Channel ending 28-day pause
A total of 11 boats made the crossing on Saturday, according to the Home Office.
By Ben Mitchell
14 Dec 2025
Politics
Water boss should not resign as problem ‘far wider than individual people’
Douglas Whitfield, water supply director of South East Water, has defended the firm’s chief executive officer.
By Ben Mitchell
8 Dec 2025
UK
Shipping containers of fruit wash up on shore after falling from cargo ship
P&O Cruises ship Iona was delayed at Southampton after the incident.
By Ben Mitchell
7 Dec 2025
UK
Duchess of Sussex insists she attempted to contact her father after leg surgery
Thomas Markle is reported to have had his leg amputated in a hospital in the Philippines.
By Ben Mitchell
7 Dec 2025
Environment
Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain could disrupt transport
The Met Office advises of possible flooding from Monday into Tuesday.
By Ben Mitchell
7 Dec 2025
Politics
Service families reunited for festive season as ships return to home bases
More than 2,500 personnel, made up of 2,100 Britons, 200 Norwegians and Canadians and Spanish, have been involved in the deployment.
By Ben Mitchell
30 Nov 2025
Music
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.
By Ben Mitchell
27 Nov 2025
Crime
Ex-councillor found guilty of stalking former MP Penny Mordaunt
Edward Brandt was convicted by a jury sitting at Southampton Crown Court.
By Ben Mitchell
15 Nov 2025
Health
No charges over 101 deaths at scandal-hit hospital, police tell families
Operation Magenta is investigating hundreds of deaths at Gosport War Memorial Hospital.
By Ben Mitchell
13 Nov 2025
Crime
Man accused of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt says interest ‘only political’
Ex-councillor and professional sailor Edward Brandt is on trial at Southampton Crown Court.
By Ben Mitchell
13 Nov 2025
Politics
Another 503 migrants cross Channel in small boats in single day
The latest arrivals come as the Government considers a major shake-up of immigration policy.
By Ben Mitchell
9 Nov 2025
Crime
James Bond ‘fantasist’ jailed for 7 years for trying to spy for Russia
Howard Phillips was convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service under the National Security Act
By Ben Mitchell
7 Nov 2025
UK
Two men arrested in Bournemouth on suspicion of people smuggling
A third suspect was also detained in Belgium and five men stopped from travelling via a lorry to the UK.
By Ben Mitchell
6 Nov 2025