The government's decision on LGR will see Portsmouth City Council become part of a larger unitary authority also covering the areas of Gosport, Fareham and Havant, and include Newlands, Horndean, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle. More: https://t.co/Jf9Hco31Qb

The Government has today set out plans for the future of local councils across Hampshire and the Solent area. From April 2028, our area will shift to a simpler setup, with five new unitary councils replacing the current 15 authorities. More here: https://t.co/p84zYhq2lQ

📣 Latest news 📣 West Sussex Councils issue update on reorganisation decision West Sussex local authorities had been expecting a decision from the Government on local government reorganisation by the end of March. Read more here:

The Government has today announced that it is to delay its decision on the future of local government in West Sussex, whilst at the same time publishing its decisions on four other areas. 👉 https://t.co/Rs5OWYeWUK

Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England. By Patrick Butler. New unitary councils will replace 43 county and district councils, in latest round of local government overhaul. https://t.co/RRtUHkl5g3

Teesside has lost one of its greatest sons. Chris Rea was more than a world-class musician. He was one of us. Born in Middlesbrough, shaped by Teesside, and always proud of where he came from. His voice, his guitar, and his songwriting carried the sound and soul of this place far

Councils in England face clampdown on four-day working weeks. By Aletha Adu. Steve Reed writes to South Cambridgeshire council raising concerns over performance and value for money. https://t.co/MDpJsvMAWY

Safe travels Dave You left us with some amazing music

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Dave Ball, synth-pop hitmaker as one half of Soft Cell, dies aged 66. By Ben Beaumont-Thomas. Synth player and producer had huge success with Tainted Love and other Soft Cell hits, and later returned to UK Top 10 with dance project the Grid. https://t.co/JjHStmKbVK

Today at Bella Union, we are wishing a very happy release day to the one and only, @bccamplight. The masterpiece "A Sober Conversation" is out now so go forth and order/listen here: https://t.co/FCIySJeLb2

Government to intervene in Croydon council as report warns of ‘financial crisis’. By Jessica Murray. Commissioners to run council which report says is ‘heading for effective bankruptcy’ for fourth time since 2020. https://t.co/gAAqOVoPE0

I’ve ditched streaming for CDs – and fallen in love with music all over again. The lure of a limitless digital jukebox was great, but as the algorithm increasingly served up music I didn’t enjoy, I’ve taken back control of my listening. By Rich Pelley. https://t.co/cdOzgaTvUF

(3/3) Details of the Government’s response can be found here: https://t.co/FCflc5B1E9

(2/3) STRB also made suggestions for actions in a range of areas to improve the attractiveness of the teaching profession and ensure taxpayer value for money. The report can be found here #STRB https://t.co/hwqrKrys2q

(1/3) The School Teachers’ Review Body 35th report has now been published. STRB’s pay recommendation is a 4% increase to all ranges and advisory points effective from September 2025.

Inside the gardens that made Cecil Beaton’s art flourish

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked, "If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?" Allow our scaled diagram to explain...

I'm shocked and saddened by Rick's passing. I'm thinking back to us all rehearsing in my bedroom in Stanley Road, Woking. To all the pubs and clubs we played at as kids, to eventually making a record. What a journey! (1/4 - P.W)

56 years ago today, The Beatles performed on the rooftop of the Apple Corps building in London for their final concert: