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Customers in the South taking risks with heating oil orders, firm says (opens the original)
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Heating oil customers who are worried about the cost are taking risks by delaying orders in the hope of a price fall, a firm has warned. Marsh Fuels, which supplies heating oil in Berkshire and Hampshire, said its sales were lower than expected as colder weather approaches. However, the firm said customers could run out of oil or expose themselves to even higher bills by waiting. UK heating oil prices have risen by about 75% since the start of the Iran conflict on 28 February, according to the B
Mystery death at Portsmouth care home prompts security upgrade (opens the original)
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A mystery death has prompted a security upgrade at a council-run care home. Sandra Moon, 65, fell down stairs at Russets Care Home in Portsmouth on 26 July 2025 and died six days later in hospital. Hampshire coroner Sarah Whitby said it was doubtful that the victim, who was strapped into a wheelchair, could have entered the stairwell on her own. Portsmouth City Council said it had secured the stairwell and the death remained unexplained. Hampshire Police said it did not carry out a criminal inve
Lifeboats helped anti-migrant protesters in Portsmouth, RNLI says (opens the original)
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Lifeboat crews helped to ensure the safety of anti-migrant protesters in the sea off Portsmouth, the RNLI has said. On Sunday, demonstrators blocked roads to try to stop 120 cross-Channel migrants who were brought ashore at Eastney with the RNLI's assistance. In an email to volunteers, RNLI chief executive Peter Sparkes said many protesters were in or near the water and four lifeboats stood by for their safety. On Tuesday, Sparkes said RNLI staff had been subjected to online and physical abuse a
Future uncertain after Hampshire councils' shake-up shelved (opens the original)
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The withdrawal of government plans to reorganise local government in Hampshire has left council leaders uncertain about the future. In March, ministers announced plans, external to blend the county's 14 councils into four unitary authorities from 2028. On Tuesday, the government withdrew the decision, citing "new legal advice". Some Hampshire leaders welcomed the news, while others expressed disappointment or criticised the "costly U-turn". Eastleigh Borough Council leader Keith House said the c
Fire operation ends in New Forest after two weeks (opens the original)
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Firefighters are due to leave the New Forest later, two weeks after the outbreak of a devastating wildfire. More than 1 sq km (247 acres) of the national park has been destroyed since the fire spread from a blazing van on 9 August. On Saturday, the A31 dual carriageway between Southampton and Bournemouth was reopened, with a lane closure and speed limits in force. Recent reports of smoke in the area are thought to be no more than dust and debris carried by the wind, Hampshire and Isle of Wight F
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