Need To Know Hampshire, Dorset and the IoWEpisodes Episode guide
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When will the weather break?
The red warning for extreme heat continues across the South.
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When will the A31 reopen?
Firefighters are spending a 5th day in the New Forest.
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The Solent's ultimate question
Tunnel, bridge or ferry?
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Response expands as New Forest fire enters 3rd day
Firefighters have been battling the blaze since Sunday.
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Protests in Southampton
Police say eleven officers were injured in protests over the murder of Henry Nowak.
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Pothole payouts among the lowest in the UK
Just why are so few pothole claims being paid out in our area?
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New Forest fire affects area the size of 230 football pitches
Firefighters have been on the scene since Sunday.
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New Forest fire 'devastating' 100 hectares
More than 120 firefighters are battling the blaze that out on Sunday on the A31.
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Hear Henry Nowak's killer repeatedly lie to police
Freshly obtained body worn footage shows how Vickrum Digwa repeatedly lied to Police.
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Fire crews tackle Hampshire blaze
An area the size of around 70 football pitches has been destroyed by a fire in Hampshire.
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Drama off Portland
A Russian shadow fleet oil tanker was seized in the English Channel on Sunday.
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Dorset beach dog ban
The rules on where you can go walkies change on 1st May.
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Divisive trial to end early
Dorset Council's trial on Julian's Bridge in Wimborne cut traffic to a single lane.
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Challenges keeping King's path fully open
What happens when a footpath designed to go around the coast, can't go around the coast?
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Anger in the New Forest
New parking rules come into effect on the 20th April.
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All change at Sandbanks
The way payments are taken for the Sandbanks Ferry is changing.
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A loss for the Island?
Changes in where RNLI lifeboats are built and maintained could be bad for the Island.
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18 month closure on the M3
Diversions started on the 31st of July. Photo: Getty Images
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'People see it as VIP parking'
This August, BCP Council is getting tough on illegal parking.
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'It's just the best thing for Portsmouth'
An icon of the town is open again after four years.



















