Hampshire and Isle of Wight weekly round-up: 2

The discovery of a hidden house uncovered during works is among our most read stories this week in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight.

We have picked five stories to keep you up to date.

A century-old hospital matron’s house that was buried in a thicket for years has been uncovered by contractors.

The cottage behind Romsey Hospital in Hampshire was so overgrown it could not even be seen on Google Earth.

Fans bid to change bridge lights to club’s colour

A group of football fans are calling on a city council to change the colour of the lights lining a toll bridge.

Southampton City Council is expected to make a final decision in December.

It blamed a prolonged period of financial turbulence caused by Covid, the cost-of-living crisis and poor spring and summer weather.

About 10 jobs are said to be at risk, with the eventual sale of the site set to cover the business’ finances.

BBC radio presenter says goodbye to listeners

Paul Miller’s late-night phone-in show has been a feature of local radio in the south of England since 2000.

In March, he announced to listeners that it felt the “right time” to leave after 34 years.

A drill artist and reformed drug dealer has described wanting to make positive music celebrating hard work rather than a “get rich quick” lifestyle.

Junior Cleverley, from Southampton, performs under the name Chimney and said lyrics should deter young people from a life of crime, not encourage it.