Its 6 o clock. I’m Karen Purnell
It was announced yesterday that Colonel Gadaffi is dead.
He was toppled months ago, but news of Gaddafi's death brought euphoria to the streets of Libya.
For a while it was unclear whether or not he was dead - but as gory pictures emerged of his bloodied body being dragged though Misratah, Libya's new Prime Minister confirmed the news.
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The dictator who ruled for 42 years was reportedly found in a tunnel in the town of Cert.
One fighter claims Gaddafi begged not to be shot.
For the rebels - in what was the former leader's final stronghold in this long and bloody civil war - his death is the ultimate symbol of liberation.
Outside number 10, David Cameron said it was a day to remember all of Colonel Gadaffi's victims over the years.
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The fate of two of Gaddafi's sons, Saif al-Islam and Mo'Tassim, as well as some top figures of his regime remains unclear.
Their father's body is now reportedly lying in a Mosque in Misratah, but Libyan officials say the burial has been delayed until the circumstances of his death can be examined.
The UN human rights office has called for an investigation into how the former dictator died.
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Winchester news online have discovered, through a freedom of information act request, that 38 hampshire police officers themselves hold criminal records. Although most of these offences occured before their enrolement in the police force, some of the results are surprising. Julie Cordier reports.
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Multiple arrests have been made at the Dale Farm travellers' site after Basildon Council started the process of evicting residents. Violence broke out when bailiffs began their operation on Wednesday morning.
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After announcing their reunion on Tuesday - the Stone Roses are enjoying an upturn in sales.In the 24 hours following the revelation, the number of copies sold of their "Very best of . " album has increased by over 1-thousand per cent. There's been a similar increase for their Second Coming record.
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The tax office says it has spotted six million cases of overpayments. Anyone affected can expect rebates of about 300 pounds each. But the computer has also picked up the details of about one million people OWING tax..
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Young people feel bombarded by enticing alcohol advertisements and want tougher regulations to protect them from temptation, a new survey has found. The survey of more than 2,300 people under the age of 18 by Alcohol Concern is said to be the largest study of what young people think about alcohol marketing.
The study found young people strongly supported tougher regulation of alcohol advertising, with 60% of respondents wanting alcohol adverts in cinemas restricted to 18-certificate films only.
Some 58% want the industry's television adverts limited to after 9pm and 59% want alcohol promotion limited to supermarkets and off-licences selling alcohol.
Alcohol Concern chief executive Don Shenker said the survey showed even young people believed they needed greater protection from the industry's advertisements.
"If one of the aims of alcohol marketing regulations is to protect children and young people from exposure to advertising then government needs to ask itself whether the current framework is fit for purpose," Mr Shenker said.
"Clearly young people don't believe it is, and their preference for stronger protection deserve to be heard." Alcohol Concern said the alcohol industry spent £800 million on marketing in the UK each year.
It also said 1.6 million children aged four to 15 were exposed to alcohol adverts during a single game of televised football at the last World Cup.
For more information about alcohol and its effects along with information on how to drink responsibly visit www.drinkaware.co.uk
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Local residents are to get advice on how to save money on their energy bills. As gas and eletricity prices continue to rise, consumers are starting to feel the pinch. Earlier this week, the UKs six biggest power firms were represented at a summit, also attended by David Cameron and Eastleigh MP Chis Hune. Winchester Citizens advice bureau has offered information to local people.
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EDF Energy were just one of the suppliers that attended the summit and spokes person said that EDF Energy are committed to providing as much simplicity and transpanrency to customers.
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Stanmore Library is due to close if voulenteers can not be found to run the service by december. Hampshire county council say that the service is too expensive to run. Local residents and students alike, stand to suffer a long journey to the central library if the resourse is forced to close.
Princess Anne has graced Southampton at the opening of the brand new police station. The multi million pound building, located in West Quay replaces the delapidated central police station which is soon to become one of the biggest “sea city” museums on the south coast. Dignatories from all over hampshire attended the official opening. Chairperson of the Hampshire Police Authority, Councilor Raymond gave the opening speech.
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After a tour of the station, including the custody suite, the princess unveiled the royal plaque to a round of applause.
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Industrial action in Southampton could finally be coming to an end. Residents have suffered over the last 13 weeks with irregular waste disposal collections and disruptions in many other council services. The planned date for the decision will be the 4th November. Unison are not planning any further strikes until this date at least.
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Local people have asked city councilors for more affordable housing. in an offical move by winchester town forum, residents have asked for a new housing strategy to be drawn up in time for the next forum meeting on the 23rd of november. The plan is aimed at first time buyers who are trying to get a foot on the property ladder.
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The conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife, just outside Winchester, is leading the fight against poachers in Africa. In the last three years, over 800 rhinos have been harmed or slaughtered for their valuable horns. The centre has launched an appeal to raise awareness of the issue and are working along side an african agency to protect these wild creatures from extinction. Poachers are targeting the animals using ever ingenious silent methods, including poison and cross bows to avoid being detected by park rangers.
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Help us save the Rhinos is aiming to train rangers to try and put a stop to poaching once and for all.
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In sport. We start with football,
In their fourth consecutive victory, Winchester City secured a 5-1win against the Bournemouth Poppies, securing a 4-nil lead by half time, to put them at the top of the Wessex Premier League.
As Eastleigh faced oxford in the FA cup, the team were hoping to put an end to their recent poor form after crashing out of the Hampshire senior cup and sitting just outside of relegation in the blue square south premier league, however after a tough game, Oxford city pulled ahead to a 3-1 victory.
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Its not all bad news for Eastleigh though, 17 year old Fullham target Sam Wilson has signed a 2 year deal with the local club. He told us how he felt about the signing, despite reports suggesting a move away from Hampshire.
Southampton manager Nigel Adkins has urged his players to keep up their current high standards. Saints are now five points clear at the top of the Championship table, thanks to a 1-nil win over second-placed West Ham. Adkins has told us, the platform for success at St Mary's is very much in place.
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Hampshire have announced the signing of Pakistan International Shahid Afridi. He'll play for the county in next year's Twenty20 Cup. Afridi enjoyed a successful spell at the Rose Bowl last season, helping Hampshire reach finals day.
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Durham fast bowler Graham Onions has replaced the injured Chris Woakes in England's one day squad for the tour of India. The Warwickshire all-rounder's picked up a thigh strain and will play no further part in the series. Onions last played for England in January 2010 and has since battled back from a career-threatening back injury.
This is Karen Purnell from Sound Radio, its 12 minutes past 6.
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