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

'Don’t sell Portsmouth down the river!': Jobs at risk over Skynet

Eileen Gordon from Cowplain, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, October 18, 2026. At a surprise birthday party on October 23, thrown by Age Concern, the Mayor of Havant Paul Tansom presented Eileen with a bouquet of flowers.

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Cowplain resident celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends

Harry, a resident of the flats effected by the tipping of rubbish on St. Marys Rd, Fratton

Residents' frustration after facing years of 'horrible' fly tipping

14 shops which Portsmouth has lost

The Santa 5k and 10k in Southsea last year.

Southsea Santa Fun Run returning to Portsmouth seafront

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Campaign and charity launched in memory of woman who look her own life

A woman died at Huhtamaki in Rowner Road, Gosport, after she was hit by a lorry

Breaking Woman killed by lorry named as police interview man

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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

"Gosport must be ruled out as a landing site for migrant small boats”

A new plan has been unveiled for Gosport by the council. Photo: Gosport Borough Council/Justin Sutcliffe

New plan aims to bring more jobs to Gosport

New plans for Gosport have been unveiled by the council. Photo: Gosport Borough Council/Justin Sutcliffe

Council leader reveals what she wants to change in two years

New padel courts have been proposed near Holly Hill Leisure Centre. Photo: FBC/Padel4All

Popular green space could make way for new padel courts

Clanfield Scarecrow Festival has seen the likes of Elvis Presley, Madonna and Freddie Mercury appear in the village.

How to find these scarecrows of Elvis, Madonna and Freddie Mercury

The Havant footbridge was removed today by cranes

Old Havant footbridge lifted by cranes to make way for modern upgrade

Workers planting a signal post with a piling rig as part of the rail upgrade near Petersfield Railway Station
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Behind the scenes of £120m railway project which has led to closures

Sport

Ryan Kavuma-McQueen has joined Pompey on a season-long loan from Chelsea. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss addresses concerns over January exit for Chelsea starlet
The England Under-18 international has made 12 appearances of Pompey, scoring once
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Pompey boss John Mousinho

Exclusive Pompey boss reacts to latest Championship managerial links

Thomas Waddingham scored Pompey's winner against Millwall - his first competitive goal in 21 months. Picture: Jason Brown

Baffled Pompey striker stumped by wretched 21-month injury nightmare

Pompey boss John Mousinho. Pic: Jason Brown

Pompey boss reveals secret to his side turning around season

Pompey have moved up to 11th in the Championship following a run of one defeat in eight games. Picture: Jason Brown

'Arrogance': What's driving Pompey towards unchartered territory

Former Pompey midfielder Andy Cannon and his Fleetwood team-mates celebrate victory over Arsenal. Pic: Getty

Former Pompey man in one of biggest upsets in English football history

Chelsea loanee Ryan Kavuma-McQueen has shone at Fratton Park. Picture: Jason Brown

The inside track on how Pompey won race for outstanding Chelsea winger

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The wonderkid who dazzled his way onto Liverpool and Arsenal’s radar

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Retro

Hilsea Lido on a busy summer's day.
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23 wonderfully nostalgic pictures of Hilsea Lido over the years
Take a splash with a flash back in time at Hilsea Lido.
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19 wonderful retro photos taking you back to Old Portsmouth

Revellers party the night away at Uropa night club in Portsmouth.

What a night out in 1999 looked like

South Parade Pier, Southsea

A fascinating window on Portsmouth and Hampshire in the 1930s

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Fun pictures of nights out in Portsmouth taking you back to 1999 to 2007

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Sam Fender will head out on his Proper Massive tour in 2027

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Crime

Armed police stormed the train at Huntingdon Railway Station on November 1 last year.

How a Royal Navy veteran brought an end to Huntingdon train attack

Girl in critical condition after being found in Wakefield road with serious injuries

Man named and charged over rampage where people threatened with knife

The Star, in Gosport, has gained the top rating for its levels of hygiene

Wetherspoons decision to refuse veteran entry to pub 'regrettable'

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Trial of teacher accused of 'kissing' and sex with pupil discontinued

Police say they have identified two people they wish to speak to in connection with a murder in Bletchley earlier this year

Biker in 30s dies in crash resulting in man being arrested

Trading Standards has been investigating the sales of vapes, nicotine pouches and tobacco in Portsmouth convenience stores.

Tobacco and vapes seized from corner shops by Trading Standards

People

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Ex-servicewoman turns grief into poetry

Picture of Samba, Marwell Zoo's missing capybara, from October 2026.

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Traffic and Travel

AA Traffic News: "Road closed and slow traffic due to multi-vehicle accident on A27 Both ways between Port Way and M27 J12 (Portsmouth)."

Multi-vehicle crash sees busy road closed in both directions

Footage reveals round-the-clock operation to demolish bridge as M3 Junction 9 improvement project gathers pace

Footage reveals round-the-clock operation to demolish motorway bridge

Crash

'Severe delays' on A road following crash

Traffic is significant on the A27/M27 due to a crash

Crash blocks lane and causes chaos on motorway

Business & Retail

Day To Day is opening on Cosham High Street in place of the recently closed Poundland.

Opening date for new shop that has replaced Poundland confirmed

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

Cash is king? This £30 gadget gives customers a much easier option

Spinnaker Tower

Spinnaker Tower reopens after handover to new operator

KFC – Waterlooville opening

KFC returns to Waterlooville with opening of new drive-thru restaurant

Defence

A nuclear siren test took place at HMNB Portsmouth today.

Eerie loud nuclear siren blares from Portsmouth Naval Base - why

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey before delivering his first Budget to the Houses of Parliament. He outlined various defence policies, but did not mention Portsmouth when discussing areas which will be reindustrialised.

'Portsmouth not being sidelined' despite being absent in Budget speech

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and HM Naval Base Portsmouth.

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Radiation emergency planning zone around naval base to shrink

HMS Sultan held its annual bonfire and fireworks night on Thursday evening, as thousands of locals enjoyed all the fun of the fair Pictured - Families enjoying the bonfire and fireworks Photos by Alex Shute

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Lifestyle

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

Waterloo Park is nearing completion with Costa Coffee Drive Thru up and running.

Incredible progress at Waterloo Park as first store opens

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Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

Set behind gates on Orchard Road, this detached Havant property is on the market for £550,000

Havant detached house for £550,000 has a private garden

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