Ofcom has awarded a local TV licence in Southampton today to That’s Solent TV, an application backed by Newsquest and Johnston Press.

That’s Solent is the ninth to be accepted by the media regulator since the application process closed in August.

The company, which beat rival applicant Solent TV to the licence, will work in conjunction with local newspapers in Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, exchanging news leads for video content.