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Heathland fire erupts after vehicle blaze on A31
Firefighters spent the night tackling a blaze that spread from a burning van to the New Forest heathland, causing significant road closures and travel disruptions.
A31 highway closed as vehicle fire spreads to New Forest heathland
A major fire originating from a vehicle has shut down the A31 in Hampshire after spreading into nearby New Forest heathland.
John Turner ends cricket career at 25 due to injury
John Turner, the Hampshire and England fast bowler, has retired from cricket at age 25 following a long-term back injury.
Teenagers convicted of rape receive detention after sentencing appeal
The Court of Appeal has ordered four-year custodial sentences for two boys convicted of raping teenage girls, overturning previous non-custodial punishments deemed too lenient.
Court of Appeal reviews whether sentences for teenage rapists were too light
The Court of Appeal is reviewing whether community sentences given to three boys convicted of raping two teenage girls were unduly lenient, following an appeal by the Attorney General.
Sam Billings guides Kent to victory as Alex Lees reaches T20 milestone
Kent halted Hampshire's winning momentum while Alex Lees matched a historic scoring record in a busy round of T20 Blast action.
UK experiences record-breaking June temperatures hitting 36.1C in Hampshire
The UK recorded its hottest June day in history after temperatures peaked at 36.1C in Hampshire, prompting widespread school closures and transport disruptions under an extreme heat red warning.