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06/12/2025

The Isle of Wight-based creative health charity Independent Arts has launched its Creatively Connected Christmas campaign, aiming to raise £8,000 to help keep its Creative Hub in Newport open.

Matt Hitt from Independent Arts spoke to That's TV about the campaign and why the hub can be a lifeline for islanders.

06/12/2025

Questions have been raised over Southampton City Council's commitment to delivering 20mph speed limits.

The Labour-run council introduced 20mph zones in six parts of the city in September last year.

But Cllr Sarah Wood told That's TV that the rollout seems to have 'stalled' and is calling for more transparency from the council.

05/12/2025

Food and drink producers from Hampshire have secured new business and national recognition a with a collaborative stand at the Speciality and Fine Food Fair.

The initiative, led by Hampshire Fare enabled five Hampshire producers, to showcase their products at one of the UK’s leading trade events.

Commercial manager at Hampshire Natasha Dochniak told That's TV more about the event and its importance for local businesses.

05/12/2025

"Those little things make you feel better."

Southampton residents and businesses are being urged to get involved with a citywide charity campaign to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

Southampton Mental Health Network, is asking people to come together for its ‘Power of Hello’ Campaign.

Kirsty Van Lieshout from the network told That's TV how anyone can participate even with the smallest of gestures.

04/12/2025

"It shows how much support ocean village has."

MDL Marinas has announced that its flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton has been named Marina of the Year at the British Yachting Awards for the second time in three years.

Tim Mayer from MDL Marinas told That's TV about why this award is so important for them and what the marina brings to the wider Southampton community.

04/12/2025

"We need to protect that environment."

Campaigners say Southampton port bosses Associated British Ports must honour their pledge to provide a buffer zone beside a proposed new development at Dibden Bay.

Councillor for Hythe and Dibden Councillor Malcolm Wade told That's TV why the buffer zone is so important.

Associated British Ports have been approached for comment.

04/12/2025

"A lot of people are very disappointed."

Members of Unite Community Southampton Area and Southampton People's Assembly took to the streets after last weeks budget calling for an "anti austerity budget for the people".

Chair of Unite Community in Southampton Helen Field told That's TV about how the public have reacted to their assembly and demands.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves said:

"For every family we are keeping our promise to get energy bills down and cut the cost of living with £150 taken off the average household energy bill from April.

"Money off bills, and in the pockets of working people. That is my choice."

03/12/2025

"It's our way of paying back to the entire local Waterside."

A bench with a simple message is offering friendship and conversation to people Beaulieu.

The "Happy to Chat" bench, donated by the Waterside Veterans Coffee Club now sits in Fairweather’s Garden Centre, and the club hopes it will encourage conversation and community connection for visitors of all ages.

Co Founder of Waterside Veterans Coffee Club Jon Smith told That's TV about the community response to the benches and why just talking can be so important to people.

03/12/2025

"Children are being left at home with no support."

A woman from the Isle of Wight who had to live on her own as a teenager after her mother was jailed has been calling for more support for children with parents in prison.

April Jeffers now works with charity Children Heard and Seen to campaign for statutory alerts to be shared between authorities when a parent is jailed.

She told That's TV more about her own experience and why children need that extra support.

03/12/2025

"It's making the situation worse."

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has criticised the Autumn Budget warning the measures will hit the Island’s tourism industry particularly hard.

The budget included a 'tourism tax' on overnight stays — a levy, similar to those in European cities.

Joe Robertson MP told That's TV how he believes this could impact the Isle of Wight.

That’s TV has approached the Treasury to give us their comments and we will give them to you if they respond.

02/12/2025

Sport England is warning of a growing inactivity crisis and announcing a £250m expansion into England’s most deprived areas - including Havant.

Their research found that inactivity is becoming entrenched, with more than one in three adults inactive in England’s most deprived areas compared with just one in five in the wealthiest, fuelling long term illness, poorer mental health and reduced life chances.

Executive Director of Place at Sport England Lisa Dodd-Mayne told That's TV about why they're investing in Havant.

02/12/2025

A community hub in Havant is planning to provide 150 Christmas dinner hampers for people who may be struggling over the festive period.

Alfie's Arc in Leigh Park offers year-round support to the community through food parcels, mental health assistance, and community-based initiatives.

But Carl and Lianne Hutchins from Alfie's Arc told That's TV why there's doing something extra for Christmas.

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