Borough and district councils like East Hampshire, Eastleigh and Test Valley could be abolished.

A council "reluctantly" agrees to the felling of seven mature trees despite preservation orders.

Fareham Borough Council said the 800-seat theatre will be the "jewel in the crown" of the town.

Mature trees across the country are at risk due to subsidence claims, a campaigner says.

Public space guardians are patrolling areas in Fareham that are hotspots for noise and vandalism.

The theatre's appeal against a Planning Enforcement Notice was dismissed on Tuesday.

The government is urged to make the felling of trees covered by preservation orders a "last resort".

The revamped former Ferneham Hall venue is due to open in October after being granted its licence.