Hampshire and Isle of Wight weekly round-up: 2 - 8 October 2023

The building is believed to be about 100 years old

The discovery of a hidden house uncovered during works is among our most read stories this week in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight.

A variety of local issues featured on the BBC News website, BBC Radio Solent and South Today.

We have picked five stories to keep you up to date.

Hidden house uncovered during hospital works

The building was marked on the planning application for the car park

A century-old hospital matron's house that was buried in a thicket for years has been uncovered by contractors.

The cottage behind Romsey Hospital in Hampshire was so overgrown it could not even be seen on Google Earth.

But works to extend the car park meant the adjoining site had to be cleared, revealing the dilapidated, brick house.

Fans bid to change bridge lights to club's colour

Southampton supporters walk across the bridge to the club's St Mary's Stadium

A group of football fans are calling on a city council to change the colour of the lights lining a toll bridge.

They want the LEDs on Itchen Bridge in Southampton to be changed from blue, the colours of rivals Portsmouth, to red, to align with the city's team.

Southampton City Council is expected to make a final decision in December.

Jobs at risk as family country park goes up for sale

The attraction was well known for hosting events throughout the year, including the popular hot air balloon festival

Vectis Ventures runs the Robin Hill attraction on the Isle of Wight and has announced plans to sell the site.

It blamed a prolonged period of financial turbulence caused by Covid, the cost-of-living crisis and poor spring and summer weather.

About 10 jobs are said to be at risk, with the eventual sale of the site set to cover the business' finances.

BBC radio presenter says goodbye to listeners

Paul Miller wrapped up his final programme shortly before 01:00

Paul Miller's late-night phone-in show has been a feature of local radio in the south of England since 2000.

In March, he announced to listeners that it felt the "right time" to leave after 34 years.

The final show was broadcast on BBC Radio Solent, Berkshire, Kent, Oxford, Sussex and Surrey on Thursday and can be heard throughout October on BBC Sounds.

From county lines gangs to nine to five for rapper

Chimney spent time in jail after getting involved with a county lines drug network

A drill artist and reformed drug dealer has described wanting to make positive music celebrating hard work rather than a "get rich quick" lifestyle.

Junior Cleverley, from Southampton, performs under the name Chimney and said lyrics should deter young people from a life of crime, not encourage it.

After being part of a county lines network and spending almost four years in jail, Chimney is now using his own experience to write lyrics that "normalise the normal lifestyle".