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HMS Protector is continually plagued by “propulsion defects”, with assessments being made for a replacement.

'Propulsion defects' plague Royal Navy ship - 'analysis' to set future

The former Matalan site in Station Street, Portsmouth, which Lidl has put a planning application in for.
Picture: Sarah Standing (280526-2465)

Lidl reveals opening hours for proposed new city centre store

Portsmouth-based patrol ships HMS Mersey and HMS Severn were dispatched alongside a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron to intercept Russian corvette Boikiy and accompanying oil tanker MT General Skobelev as they sailed towards the North Sea.

Trio of Royal Navy ships face being axed amid shrinking fleet

Photo of: Representatives from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, the Travel Safe team, Stagecoach, First Bus and Gosport Ferry with Councillor Peter Candlish, Cabinet Member for Transport, Portsmouth City Council; Councillor Stevyn Ricketts, Chair – Community and Environment Board, Gosport Borough Council and Councillor Steve Forster - Executive Member for Highways and Passenger Transport, Hampshire County Council

New Travel Safe officers on board buses in a bid to improve safety

Southsea seafront hotel could become 23-person HMO

Over 100 illegal migrants aboard two RNLI lifeboats entered Portsmouth Harbour on Sunday evening just after 10pm, heading for Fort Blockhouse in Gosport, Hampshire where teams from the Home Office were there to welcome the migrants. They were then heading to board one of a number of buses waiting for them. They are pictured passing Fort Blockhouse. Pictureexclusive.com

MP “hacked off” by government's response over small boats landings

Spooky fun and Portsmouth100 Lions at Fort Nelson
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (241026-060)

Popular lions arrive at Fort Nelson in one more gathering

Anti-migrant protestors

Picture: Sarah Standing (251026-4901)

43 pictures as anti-migrant and anti-racism groups protest in Gosport

Anti-immigration protestors marching in Gosport following recent migrant boat landings.

Palpable anger as hundreds of protestors take to the streets

Anti-immigration protestors marching in Gosport.

No arrests made at anti-migrant and anti-racism demonstrations

HMS Duncan returned to Portsmouth on Friday, July 24, 2026, after completing phase one of Operation Firecrest.

'Chronic lack of sea time' hitting Royal Navy amid a lack of Captains

Hampshire County Council HQ. Image: LDR

County council chief executive set to earn £258,000 a year

West Street play area.

‘We don’t want a tragedy’: Families plead for fence at play area

A taxi driver can keep on working despite previously losing his licence

Taxi driver keeps licence despite sexual contact with passenger

The 'hard truth' of the Royal Navy not having enough ships has distressed the chair of the defence select committee, who said that government needs to 'wake up' and respond to the issue.

MP distressed at 'hard truth' of Royal Navy not having enough ships

Pictured - Caren Diamond, Ex-Reform councillor
Photo: Alex Shute

Havant Reform councillor leaves party
Reform now has 9 councillors, still the largest group on the council
Lottie Keen

Fareham taxi drivers have lost their licences

Taxi drivers lose licences - one after ‘aggressive driving’ complaint

Kent Road, Southsea, on Monday, September 21, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (210926-1481)

Residents call for bus route rethink as Southsea road changes loom

Locks Heath Junior School. Image: Google Maps

Plans for 42 new SEND places open for public feedback

The new playground in Fareham town centre

Fareham councillor tables motion on fencing controversial play area

Chimneys on a row of terraced residential houses. Photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Councillors decide final HMO applications before planning rule changes

Cllr Netty Shepherd

Labour threatens to end Havant coalition with Greens over Zionism row

Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's spokesperson for home affairs visited Haslar Marina, Gosport, on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (051026-9273)

Reform UK branded ‘sinister’ for reporting journalists over expose

Milton Road co-living development

Five-storey 'HMO plus' scheme rejected by Portsmouth planners

Ten Portsmouth businesses have joined cultural organisations in supporting the City of Culture 2029 bid.

“Portsmouth will keep shining a light on its arts and culture”

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service battled multiple wildfires this summer - including this one in Gosport.

Wildfires 'becoming more frequent', fire authority chairman warns

‘Glaring’ gaps’ in the Royal Navy fleet will make the UK more vulnerable to attacks from Russia in the High North. Pictured: Admiral Levchenko with HMS Duncan (left) and HMS St Albans (right).

'Glaring gaps' in Royal Navy fleet leaves UK exposed to Russia attack
The High North has been earmarked as a strategically important location, where Russia has been bolstering its forces
Freddie Webb

The Portsmouth City of Culture bid leaves Portsmouth on a rib en route to London

Heartbreak as Portsmouth fails to be shortlisted in City of Culture

Damage caused by the fire in the west wing of Southampton General Hospital on February 1, 2026. Picture: University Hospital Southampton

60 beds still closed after devastating fire at hospital

Southampton General Hospital

Hopes of easing parking nightmare at hospital thanks to a new provider

Proposed Welborne Northern Primary School. Image: Hampshire County Council

School and GP surgery pushed back to 2029 amid slower house sales

L-R: Councillor Netty Shepherd, Councillor Gillian Harris

Havant Greens refuse to denounce 'Zionism is racism' policy

McDonald's in Portsmouth Road, Cosham was rated 5 on July 28.

Cosham McDonald’s denied longer hours over residents’ noise concerns

Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's spokesperson for home affairs visited Haslar Marina, Gosport, on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (051026-9273)

Reform says it has reported ITV to the police over investigation

Portsmouth FC. Preview of Portsmouth100 Exhibition, Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery, Museum Road, Portsmouth
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (211026-020)

New exhibition explores 100 years of Portsmouth life

Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre. Image: Hampshire Hospitals

Specialist says patients are never ‘too young’ for knee replacement

Waterlooville Town Centre

£1.8m revamp of Waterlooville town centre approved

The government has been pushed to accept the Airbus deal to build new Skynet satellites, and not to accept a 'lowball' American offer. From L: Defence secretary Wes Streeting and Liberal Democrat James MacCleary.

MPs pushed to back Airbus satellite jobs and not 'lowball' US offer

British RAF fighters have been deployed to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks in Yemen.

RAF deployed to defend Saudi Arabia amid 'outrageous' Houthi attacks

Southsea Infant School, Collingwood Road, Southsea, on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (111026-9777)

Portsmouth parents asked to have their say on primary school shake-up

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth insults UK veterans who served in Afghanistan.

Disgraceful Pete Hegseth insults UK veterans who fought in Afghanistan

Former records office sheltered housing proposal

Former Records Office could be replaced by sheltered housing scheme

The Portsmouth Fireworks organised by Portsmouth City Council took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, on Southsea Common.
Picture: Sarah Standing (041125-2151)

Portsmouth100 celebrations light up city with fireworks spectacular

Drug dealing and loud music prompt plans for parks restrictions

Cllr Zoe Huggins

Row at council over Lib Dem leaflet claiming millions in council cuts

new vape restriction

32 shops suspected of links to organised crime, FOI figures reveal

Wickham Fire Station

Firefighters warn road changes could delay emergency response

Baroness Jenny Jones of Mouslecoomb

Peer slams Southern Water and says they 'cannot be trusted'

Over 100 illegal migrants aboard two RNLI lifeboats entered Portsmouth Harbour on Sunday evening just after 10pm, heading for Fort Blockhouse in Gosport, Hampshire where teams from the Home Office were there to welcome the migrants. They were then heading to board one of a number of buses waiting for them. Pictured passing Fort Blockhouse. Please credit: pictureexclusive.com

Home Office won’t rule out future small boat landings in Gosport

Cllr George Madgwick

Reform councillor accuses ITV interfering with Portsmouth election

Prime minister Andy Burnham is being pressured to award the Skynet 6 contract to Airbus, as alternative proposals risk losing hundreds of jobs.

MPs dispute as Airbus space satellite jobs hang in the balance

Action is being taken to reduce youth unemployment in Peterborough.

Portsmouth youth unemployment concerns grow as jobs scheme announced

Voco Fareham-Solent hotel

Council puts hotel and lorry park up for sale

St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School in Titchfield Common

Primary school to cut reception places as pupil numbers fall

Richard Dickson with Gosport's mayor Cllr Kirsten Bradley

Gosport forges friendship with Chilean city after naval tragedy

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