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May 17, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Sophia Seth |Jo CouzensBbc South |Jo Couzens

A women who was mentally and physically abused by her partner for two years has told the BBC she is trying to rebuild her life after he was jailed. Zoe Castle's former boyfriend Marc Masterton, 26, pleaded guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour against her. He had already been sent to prison for 41 months last year for the same offence against another partner. Chloe Holland died in hospital after trying to take her own life.

Nov 10, 2023 | bbc.com | Sophia Seth |Anjana Gadgil |Jo CouzensBbc South |Jo Couzens

Image caption, Clayton has been diagnosed with autism and ADHDBy Sophia Seth, Anjana Gadgil & Jo CouzensThe mother of a boy with ADHD has described how a national shortage of the medication he needs has left him in limbo eight months after his diagnosis. Nine-year-old Clayton's parents Kerryann and Shaun, from Hampshire, said it took two years for him to finally be diagnosed in March. But now they cannot get hold of the drugs needed to manage his often-violent and disruptive symptoms.

Nov 7, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Sophia Seth |Jo CouzensBbc South |Jo Couzens

There are more same-sex couples than ever before but some still feel vulnerable and have described encountering comments that have made them feel judged and uncomfortable. The BBC spoke to two sets of mums and dads about their experiences. Sarah, 35, from Hampshire, recently gave birth to Louis after three rounds of IVF with 34-year-old partner Emma .

Aug 31, 2023 | bbc.com | Steve Harris |Jo CouzensBbc South |Jo Couzens

Image caption, Stephanie Williams said her family was struggling to deal with the death of her daughter Sunnah KhanBy Steve Harris & Jo CouzensA mother whose 12-year-old daughter drowned off Bournemouth beach said the death has "torn apart" her family. Sunnah Khan, from Buckinghamshire, is thought to have been caught in a rip current near the town's main pier. Another teenager, Joe Abbess, 17, from Southampton, also died and eight others were injured in the incident on 31 May.

Mar 9, 2023 | bbc.com | Jo Couzens |Tom Hepworth |Jo CouzensBbc South

Image caption, Organisers of the Reclaim the Night march in Southampton said the event was trans-inclusiveBy Tom Hepworth & Jo CouzensWomen marched through a city centre's parks on Wednesday to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. Taking place on International Women's Day, the Reclaim the Night event was aimed at empowering those who feel vulnerable or scared walking in the dark.