Blackwater12 May 2025Fire crews tackle woodland and heath blazesTwo fires broke out on Saturday evening with a third tackled on Sunday night, fire crews say.12 May 202522 Apr 2025Nesting swan injured in catapult attackA swan suffered serious injuries after being attacked by two youngsters, Hampshire police said.22 Apr 202512 Apr 2025Firefighters tackle wildfire near dual carriagewayThe fire spread across about five acres of undergrowth on the heath off the A30 on Friday afternoon.12 Apr 202520 Mar 2025Care home to close after sexual abuse allegationsResidents suffered from "organisational abuse and neglect", the Care Quality Commission said.20 Mar 20258 Jul 2024Smoother ride for cyclists as flood work finishedPart of the path, which runs from Newport to Sandown on the Isle of Wight, has been prone to flooding.8 Jul 202420 Apr 2023Man says second python found dead after searchZoltan Pohner says he located two snakes, one of which was dead, following a police appeal.20 Apr 202319 Apr 2023Snake-catcher says second python is on the looseZoltan Pohner says he caught a python on the loose but it is not the one police were looking for.19 Apr 202318 Apr 2023Man captures missing python spotted on footpathZoltan Pohner says he spent days trying to find the reptile when he feared it would die in the cold.18 Apr 202312 Apr 2023Python spotted near public footpathThe snake was first spotted near a footpath in Oakfield Road, Blackwater.12 Apr 2023...