Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A mysterious giant block of ice in Bournemouth, Paddington Bear's latest ordeal in Southampton and the discovery of hidden tunnels beneath an Oxfordshire village have been among our most-read stories this week.

We have picked five stories from the past seven days across Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire to keep you up to date.

A mysterious giant block of ice that appeared near Bournemouth Pier sparked widespread speculation online.

BCP Council confirmed AFC Bournemouth had been given permission to use the seafront location, but the stunt prompted theories ranging from promotional campaigns to comparisons with rapper Drake's recent ice-themed album launch in Toronto.

Social media users were left guessing about the frozen structure's true purpose.

AFC Bournemouth were approached for comment.

Paddington Bear was once again at the centre of drama after his statue was removed from Southampton's Guildhall Square just days after being reinstalled.

Police said the beloved bear was found abandoned but intact in East Park and was "given a police escort" while arrangements were made for his return.

The statue had only recently been restored after vandals destroyed the bench it sat on in April.

Officers reminded the public that while the incident may raise smiles, criminal damage remains a serious offence.

BBC Radio Berkshire presenter Kirsten O'Brien received an emotional and chaotic send-off when her former CBBC colleagues Dick and Dom surprised her live on air.

O'Brien, who is leaving the station after eight years to join Radio 2 as a travel presenter, was joined by the iconic children's TV duo during her final programme.

The pair joked about taking over her show and reminisced about their days working together at CBBC.

Listeners also learned that former children's television favourite Otis the Aardvark is currently stored in O'Brien's loft.

Long-standing rumours of hidden tunnels beneath Bloxham in Oxfordshire have proven to be more than just local folklore.

The Bloxham Underground Tunnel Society has spent the past two years investigating stories of subterranean passageways and has now uncovered an expanding tunnel network beneath the village.

Members believe some sections could date back centuries, with discoveries including animal bones and historic carvings.

Further investigations are planned as the group continues exploring what may be a much larger underground system.

As Reformer Pilates continues to boom across the UK, instructors and industry figures are calling for tighter regulation.

Businesses offering the increasingly popular exercise classes have grown rapidly, but concerns have been raised over inconsistent training standards and potential safety risks.

Instructors from Bournemouth, Reading, Hampshire and Oxfordshire warned that insufficiently trained teachers could put clients at risk of injury.

Many are now pushing for clearer minimum qualifications and stronger oversight as the industry expands.