Beach hut owners had to weather the storm as their seaside homes tumbled, while McDonald’s customers got more than they bargained for in April.

Bright spring days feel like a lifetime ago now as we inch closer to Christmas, but we could not forget the countless memorable moments from April.

Chaos struck only five days into the month as beach huts at Milford-on-Sea were left in ruins after stormy weather.

Beach huts spreading from Hordle cliff to The White House in Milford-on-Sea were left strewn across the beach, with debris littering the sand.

Meanwhile at court, a fisherman was fined after illegally catching salmon and trout in the River Itchen.

Alex Ferrucci was hit with a £100 fine after he admitted to fishing in the river in Bishopstoke without a licence.

The following day, we broke the news that a teacher at Beechwood Junior School in Southampton was suspended, although the allegation did not relate to the school.

The decision was announced after a 38-year-old Southampton man was held on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

City schools continued to make headlines after a Church of England school issued a letter regarding a transgender teacher.

Bitterne Church of England Primary School said it is "a tolerant and respectful school’ following a lesson where the supply teacher led a class and explained their gender identity.

Earlier in the month, one story really piqued the interests of our readers.

McDonald’s in Shirley Road was forced to close temporarily following a pest infestation, leaving hungry customers without their favourite Big Macs.

The international chain reassured people that food safety and hygiene is “of the utmost importance to us”.

Another corporation also came under fire, but this time it was Lidl.

Pensioner Michael King hit out at the budget supermarket, claiming they “discriminate against old people” after being told he could not have access to discounts without a mobile app.

His hopes of getting a few discounted bottles of wine were quickly dashed.

And finally, the demolition of an iconic Southampton landmark hit our headlines.

Three years after the signing of its death warrant. The University of Southampton’s Faraday Tower started to be dismantled.

It was built in the early 1960s to house its engineering department and stood empty from 2021 until April this year.