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Yacht skipper speaks of 'mistake'
The Southampton skipper of a British-crewed yacht detained by Iran admits they strayed into Iranian waters by "mistake".

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Utaka backs Pompey survival bid
Portsmouth striker John Utaka says Pompey can avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

It's Tree O'clock
Make your neighbourhood a bit greener by joining in the BBC's nationwide tree-planting record attempt this weekend.

Winter bird-watching
What to do in your garden to help the birds at this time of year

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Teenager critical after collision
A 16-year-old boy is in a critical condition after suffering head injuries when he was hit by a car opposite a naval training base.

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Major search for fisherman ends
A search for a missing angler off the Dorset and Hampshire coast involving coastguard and police helicopters is called off.

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Revised forest policies unveiled
The New Forest National Park Authority unveils a revised version of its controversial management planning policy document.

Silent movie stunt
The Alton-Basingstoke railway line is part of British cinema history.

Salvation Army centres
Homeless and vulnerable families benefit from new facilities

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Morgan backs Shots for promotion
Aldershot striker Marvin Morgan believes their win at Dagenham & Redbridge shows they have promotion credentials.

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Portsmouth 2-4 Aston Villa
Stewart Downing scores on his first start for Aston Villa as they secure a deserved victory over Portsmouth in the Carling Cup quarter-final.

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Basingstoke must improve - Gray
Basingstoke manager Frank Gray says their away form continues to harm their league position.

The Guide: weekend things to do
Some ideas on things to do in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight this weekend (5 - 6 December 2009)

Reindeer's wartime submarine trip
The remarkable story of a reindeer and a wartime sub is remembered at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum.

DJ set for the Pamplona bull run
A New Forest DJ is putting his fears behind him as he prepares to run through the streets of a Spanish town in a centuries old festival.

Brief encounter with pants ethics
Knickers, thongs and briefs produced ethically in a new social enterprise in inner-city Southampton

Pipes calling doc
Kieron Cooney is aiming to give the bagpipes a new, contemporary sound

Jon Allen
Singer-songwriter Jon Allen plays live on BBC Radio Solent