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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
Politics
Tributes paid to ‘proud’ D-Day veteran Alec Penstone following death aged 101
The veteran spent much of his time in the Royal Navy during the Second World War ‘three decks below on constant action stations’.
By
Ben Mitchell
29 May 2026
Crime
Sikh man guilty of murder of 18-year-old student with ceremonial knife
Henry Nowak died after being stabbed five times by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.
By
Ben Mitchell
28 May 2026
UK
Stowaway fox Basil survives brush with heartworm to clear quarantine in US
The male red fox was found on a a car transporter ship which travelled from Southampton to New York, and is now at Bronx Zoo.
By
Ben Mitchell
22 May 2026
Environment
Six 19th century coins found placed under HMS Victory’s mast for ‘good fortune’
Royal Navy Museums said the find ‘connects us directly to a maritime tradition stretching back thousands of years’.
By
Ben Mitchell
21 May 2026
Politics
Royal Navy monitors Russian frigate in UK waters for entire month
Patrol ships HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn have watched the frigate Admiral Grigorovich.
By
Ben Mitchell
6 May 2026
Environment
Masts to be removed from HMS Victory as part of £42m conservation work
The move is part of The Big Repair project.
By
Ben Mitchell
27 Apr 2026
Crime
Man cleared of manslaughter of wife who took her own life
Christopher Trybus, of Swindon, Wiltshire, was cleared by a jury at Winchester Crown Court.
By
Ben Mitchell
22 Apr 2026
Crime
Mother of girl groomed by Roblox predator warns parents to monitor phone use
Carlo Tritta first made contact with the girl through the gaming platform before moving their conversation to Snapchat, Discord and WhatsApp.
By
Ben Mitchell
10 Apr 2026
Crime
Man jailed for life for ‘heinous and evil’ murder of girlfriend
Norbert Maiksner, who is Polish, was convicted following a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court of the murder of Frances Obiefuleh.
By
Ben Mitchell
30 Mar 2026
Music
Mogwai hail ‘special’ experience at Teenage Cancer Trust show
The band, formed in Glasgow in 1995, played at the Royal Albert Hall in a show curated by The Cure’s Robert Smith.
By
Ben Mitchell
25 Mar 2026
UK
William meets international delegation as part of campaign to end homelessness
The Prince of Wales was at Bournemouth Pier as part of his work with the Homewards charity.
By
Ben Mitchell
19 Mar 2026
Environment
Prince of Wales remembers Diana on Mother’s Day
The heir to the throne says he remembers his late mother ‘today and every day’.
By
Ben Mitchell
15 Mar 2026
Politics
Tearful relatives of HMS Dragon crew speak of ‘scary and emotional’ farewell
The woman and family waved off her petty officer fiancé from Southsea seafront.
By
Ben Mitchell
11 Mar 2026
Environment
Spitfire flights around UK announced to mark 90th anniversary of famous aircraft
On March 5 1936, Captain Joseph ‘Mutt’ Summers piloted the first Supermarine Spitfire prototype.
By
Ben Mitchell
5 Mar 2026
Celebrity News
Traveller site opposed by Doc Martin star Martin Clunes gets approval
The site, in Beaminster, is next to his Dorset home.
By
Ben Mitchell
26 Feb 2026
UK
Lovejoy episode helps antiques dealer spot plaques stolen from Napoleon III tomb
Paul Gostelow identified a motif on the prayer frames, which were taken in a burglary at a Hampshire monastery in 2014.
By
Ben Mitchell
23 Feb 2026
Celebrity News
Travellers’ site opposed by actor Martin Clunes recommended for council approval
The Doc Martin star and others in Beaminster, Dorset, have objected to the plans.
By
Ben Mitchell
19 Feb 2026
Celebrity News
BGT dancer died of suicide after ‘child sexual offending’ arrest, coroner rules
Kerri-Anne Donaldson was found dead in June 2023.
By
Ben Mitchell
19 Feb 2026
Environment
‘Incredible’ Milky Way shot wins South Downs dark skies photography competition
The contest was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the park being named as an International Dark Sky Reserve.
By
Ben Mitchell
16 Feb 2026
UK
Boy, 13, arrested after fail-to-stop e-bike crash with pregnant woman
The woman, aged in her 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment where her baby was born.
By
Ben Mitchell
3 Feb 2026
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