Edward Sault

United Kingdom

SBJ Presenter and Reporter at BBC One South Today

Journalist/Newscaster for BBC South Today, Jerseyman 🇯🇪, keen swimmer 🏊‍♂️ & likes to travel ✈️ These views are personal & not those of the BBC.

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Portsmouth academics study cold water swimming and depression

2 months ago | bbc.com | Edward Sault

Swimmers sought for cold water study on depressionBBC"I couldn't see how cold would help my depression but it did," participant Lynne MacFarlane saidSwimmers are being sought to take part in a pioneering study aiming to determine if cold water swimming can help treat depression and anxiety.
Hampshire-made ball bike becomes YouTube sensation

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Edward Sault

Image caption, The balls that James Bruton has used for his his omni directional bike are the same type as used by circus acrobatsA robotics expert who created a bike without conventional wheels has seen his invention clock up millions of views on YouTube. James Bruton, who builds all of his inventions in a secret location in Hampshire, used to work in IT and was a toy maker before switching to being a "full-time internet creator".
Hampshire-made ball bike becomes YouTube sensation

2 months ago | bbc.com | Edward Sault

'Ball bike' becomes internet sensationBBCThe balls that James Bruton has used for his his omni directional bike are the same type as used by circus acrobatsA robotics expert who created a bike without conventional wheels has seen his invention clock up millions of views on YouTube. James Bruton, who builds all of his inventions in a secret location in Hampshire, used to work in IT and was a toy maker before switching to being a "full-time internet creator".
Traders in Brockenhurst fear roadworks will cost thousands

2 months ago | bbc.com | Edward Sault

Traders fear roadworks will cost them thousandsEdward SaultBBCNicola Jose thinks the disruption could take 10 years to get over Shopkeepers in the New Forest say they could lose thousands of pounds and fear some businesses will close because of eight weeks of roadworks. A 25m-stretch (82ft) of Brookley Road in Brockenhurst will be closed from Tuesday 22 April.
South Central Ambulance charity concerned after donations plateau

Mar 27, 2025 | bbc.com | Edward Sault

Ambulance charity concerned over fall in donationsEdward SaultBBCVanessa Casey, the charity's chief executive, said it cannot afford to do what it has previously doneThere is concern over the future funding of some of the south's community first responders after a fall in donations. South Central Ambulance Charity has said it cannot afford to keep essential cars, pay for new uniforms or fund vital equipment.
D-Day veteran dies one week short of 99th birthday

Mar 19, 2025 | bbc.com | Edward Sault |Katie Waple

D-Day veteran dies one week short of 99th birthdayEdward Sault & Katie WapleBBCNorman Bartlett joined the Royal Navy in 1942 at the age of 16A 98-year-old D-Day veteran from Hampshire has died. Norman Bartlett, from Blackwater near Camberley, joined the Royal Navy in 1942 when he was 16 years old. He served in the Pacific where he witnessed the surrender in Tokyo Bay and the emotional return of prisoners of war.
Tributes paid after last Buchenwald airman dies

Feb 28, 2025 | bbc.com | Edward Sault

Tributes paid after last Buchenwald airman diesFamily photoFormer squadron leader Stanley Booker was 22 years old when his aircraft was shot downTributes have been paid to a 102-year-old RAF veteran who survived "brutal interrogations" by the Nazis during World War Two. Former squadron leader Stanley Booker, from Christchurch in Dorset, died in January and a memorial service is taking place later.
BBC presenter joins Solent swim for MND

Jul 23, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Edward Sault

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Hampshire D-Day veteran prepares to go to France to remember friends

May 30, 2024 | bbc.com | Edward Sault

D-Day veteran plans to remember friends in NormandyBBCNorman Bartlett will be returning to France to remember those who didn't come homeA 98-year-old D-Day veteran is preparing to travel to Normandy to remember friends who never came home. Norman Bartlett, from Blackwater in Hampshire, joined the Royal Navy in 1942 when he was 16-years-old. He served in the Pacific where he witnessed the surrender in Tokyo Bay and the emotional return of prisoners of war.
D-Day veteran plans to remember friends in Normandy

May 30, 2024 | msn.com | Edward Sault |Katie Waple