Political leaders across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are to urge the next Prime Minister to bring forward elections for the region's first elected mayor.

Devolution across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight presents 'huge opportunities' to boost investment, jobs and local decision-making.

New powers, budgets, governance and the appointment of a chairman are all on the agenda for the inaugural meeting of a regional authority backed by a £1.3billion investment fund.

Recorded rural offending across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has increased by almost 10%, including an over 100% spike in wildlife crime.

Legislation was laid in parliament on Monday to allow the Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority to be established...