‘The best gift’ says charity founder in Bournemouth awarded MBE
The founder of a charity supporting disabled people into work has been recognised in the New Year Honours list.Samantha Everard, known as Sammy, has been made an Member of the…
Medical professionals recognised in Kings New Years Honours list
Caroline RobinsonSouth WestNHS England South WestDr Michael Marsh was recognised for his contribution over many years to healthcare and public serviceA former medical director is among medical professionals who have…
MP, Paralympian and campaigners to get New Year Honours
Rachel RussellSouth of EnglandGETTY Images/BBCFrankie Allen (L) and Peter Boyd-Smith (R) are both being recognised in the New Year honoursAn MP is among those from the south of England to…
Devon’s local heroes recognised by King Charles
Royal NavyAngie Cheal, pictured encouraging a fellow sailor during a recovery triathlon, described the honour as "incredible"A number of people in Devon have been honoured by His Majesty the King…
Brownsea Island nature reserve’s seagrass to be mapped
National TrustInitial surveys were carried out by Dr Ken Collins, accompanied by Brownsea ranger Sophie GilesThe waters around an island nature reserve are to be surveyed for the first time…
Twenty five years of BBC South online services
Stephen StaffordSouth of EnglandBBCThe first BBC regional website in the south of England launched in December 2000It was December 2000 - the world had survived the Millennium Bug and the…
Five stories from the South you may have missed
Getty ImagesJack Black and Paul Rudd spoke about Hampshire as they promoted their latest filmA Hollywood actor talking up Hampshire and an appeal for more life-saving dog blood donors were…
Breeding barn owls ‘beat odds’ to raise chick at Hengistbury Head
Barn owls have overcome a challenging summer to breed at a nest box installed at a nature reserve in Dorset.Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) said the birds were first…
This week’s images from the south of England
The south of England was looking beautiful during Christmas week, with beach, city and countryside landscapes bathed in wintry sunshine.Join us as we take a few moments to relax and…
Weather presenter Alexis Green looks back on 2025
AnneJanuary was the second coldest January for the UK since 2010South Today weather presenter Alexis Green looks back on the weather events of 2025, in which several records were broken.JanuaryJanuary…