A Hampshire town and borough capital on the River Itchen
The government has set out an initial £10bn from the 10-year SAHP to deliver 70,000 homes outside London, with around 60% for social rent. London funding will follow; the scheme forms part of a wider push to curb homelessness and boost council housing, though critics say it may not meet demand.
Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen after a single-vehicle crash on the M3. The 31-year-old, currently without a club, is due in Basingstoke magistrates court on September 15.
A multi-storey building under construction in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area has collapsed, killing and injuring several people. Rescue teams are coordinating amid fears of further collapses as authorities probe building approvals and safety standards.
The 18-story Nairobi building has collapsed on Oct. 23. Four people have been rescued; sixteen remain missing. Authorities say the structure did not have proper approvals and illegal occupancy of ground and basement floors has been cited. Investigations are underway, with a focus on enforcement and accountability for developers.
Five teenagers aged 16 and 17 have been stabbed at a Halloween party in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire. Police say an unknown group gained entry to the party and attacked attendees around 10:30pm on Saturday. All victims were taken to hospital with serious injuries; one remains life-threatening. Investigations are under way, with officers seeking witnesses and doorbell footage.