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Woman makes incredible recovery after doctors say 'she’s going to die'

Daniel Thomas appeared in court via HMP Winchester.

Danny Tommo pleads guilty after boat slashed in migrant protest

Embers & Ice, West Street, Fareham

Bar to transform first floor into sports and entertainment space

Gordon Chandler aka The Swan Man celebrating his 70th birthday with the local community

Emsworth’s ‘Swan Man’ touched by community outpouring on 70th birthday

MP Suella Braverman opposed the water recycling scheme

Suella Braverman opposes Southern Water recycling scheme

Dame Caroline Dinenage speaks at Prime Minister's Questions on November 11, 2026 about Fort Blockhouse migrant landings

Gosport MP tackles PM about Fort Blockhouse migrant landings

Steve and Paula Stanhope have opened Small Dreams Lego Play Cafe in the Meridian Centre, Havant.

'Lego helps everyone' - delight as new play café opens

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Royal Navy Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Steve Moorhouse said the lack of frigates will be addressed in the future despite short term problems. This comes amid a push towards a hybrid navy.

Top Brass addresses lack of Royal Navy frigates amid drone boat push

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court.

Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Magistrates Court?

Margaret Parkes at her home in Kingswood, Bristol. Naval rating Simon Parkes, her son, was just 18 when he vanished without trace in the final leg of a five month tour on HMS Illustrious in 1986. His family have spent nearly four decades desperate for closure - and are convinced he was another victim of serial killer Allan Grimson.

Family demand answers as Royal Navy serial killer also jailed for rape

Hampshire County Council

Council says AI is making residents’ complaints harder to deal with

Shane Davies, right, founder of Angling Mentors, has left work to focus full-time on teaching youngsters how to fish.

Group that matches children with veteran anglers finds permanent home

White Stuff has returned to Gunwharf having closed its previous outlet store in May 2024

11 shops that opened in and around Portsmouth this year

Joanna Derkacz

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Sport

Pompey’s Jacob Farrell is fit again for Sydney FC

Injury-ravaged Pompey defender makes return after being 'rebuilt'
His Fratton stay has been decimated with injury, but the Australian defender remains contracted at Fratton Park until the summer of 2028.
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Pompey boss John Mousinho. Pic: Jason Brown

Exclusive Pompey boss hints at grander ambitions after testing Championship run

Ryan Kavuma-McQueen is currently on loan at Pompey from Chelsea.

Transfer gossip: Rivals eye Kavuma-McQueen amid thriving Pompey stay

George Wilson has an attempt on goal for Pompey in their 2-0 win over Horndean in the Hampshire Senior Cup. Picture: Colin Farmery

'A little knack of getting goals': In-form Pompey talent hailed

Pompey won 2-0 at Horndean in the Hampshire Senior Cup. Picture: Colin Farmery

Neil Allen’s Portsmouth XI player ratings against Horndean

John Alosis

Ex-Pompey & Coventry striker sacked after extraordinary title collapse

Makenzie Kirk.

Barnsley boss shares thoughts on Pompey loanee ahead of January window

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25 nostalgic pictures showing West Street, Havant 20 years ago
Take a trip down memory lane and explore what life was like 20 years ago in West Street, Havant.
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ABC Cinema in High Street, Cosham, showing the queues forming for the film showings two days before its planned closure in December 2002.
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Step back in time with 35 nostalgic pictures of Cosham High Street

Contact nights out in Portsmouth over the years

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Here is what a night out in 2011 looked like at Tiger Tiger in Gunwharf Quays. Picture: Sarah Standing (113240-3951)

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Mrs Hinch shares favourite L'Oréal Paris make-up and they're on sale

Stacey Solomon has posted on her Instagram Stories about a Primark outfit she wore on BBC's The One Show.

Stacey Solomon reveals where she got co-ord she wore on The One Show

The biggest savings of the year have been applied to Jackery's portable power stations

Jackery Black Friday sale cuts portable power prices by up to 58%

Boots Black Friday deals include big savings on luxury beauty gifts, designer fragrances and electrical grooming products from Lancôme, Vera Wang and Braun.

Boots Black Friday beauty deals with up to £440 off

Crime

Sainsbury's in Leigh Road, Eastleigh

Teenagers barred from Hampshire town after attack near Sainsbury’s

Police forces in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland have been probing similar bomb threats emailed to schools this morning.

Woman shoved to ground and kicked by man in field

A police officer who assaulted his girlfriend was caught after Amazon Alexa recorded him cancelling her 999 call. Chloe Shannon, 28, and PC Tyler Atkins, 25, dated for nine months, and after they split up, he came to her home and assaulted her.During the attack, the twisted officer took her phone and repeatedly slammed her arm into the door.Unable to call for help herself, Chloe asked her Amazon Alexa device to contact emergency services.

PC who assaulted ex caught as Alexa recorded him cancelling 999 call

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Exclusive Thief who brandished bottle at female Tesco staff member is jailed

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Paedophile jailed after repeatedly sexually abusing teenage girl

People

A fundraiser has been launched for Rebel who was born with a heart problem.

Fundraiser launched to save puppy

People pay their respects during the Armistice Day service at the Portsmouth WW1 Memorial in Guildhall Square.

'Beautiful' Armistice Day service honours fallen - veterans in tears

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‘Glade’s Law’ petition seeks legal right to urgent mental health care

YolanDa Brown in the uniform of an Honorary Royal Marines Colonel

Talented musician made first Marines Band honorary colonel

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Southsea car park to be rearranged to create more spaces

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M27 crash involving three vehicles leaves road part blocked

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Cyclist injured in collision which caused heavy police presence

Business & Retail

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'Completely unacceptable' conditions force convenience shop to close

Galbi Korean BBQ, in Albert Road.

Restaurant forced to close due to mouse infestation gets new rating

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Rising costs force sunbed shop to close

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New dentist accepts NHS patients

Defence

The Northern Navies Initiative was signed aboard HMS Prince of Wales, allowing for closer ties between the UK and Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) nations.

Critical treaty signed aboard HMS Prince of Wales

Britain has been told to act faster if it wants to be ready for war in 1,000 days. Pictured: Royal Navy ships tracking Russian vessels.

'Go further and faster' to prepare UK for war in 1,000 days - report

Home transformed into touching Remembrance Day tribute with thoughtful light show in Cosham, Portsmouth on Monday 9th November 2026. Pictured: Kelly and Myles Semmens outside their home. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Captivating Remembrance lightshow illuminates house in tribute

New drones, sensors and un-crewed capabilities will be used to protect undersea cables from Russian interference.

New drones and sensors to protect undersea cables from Russia

Lifestyle

Haier's dishwasher range is renowned for being smart and incredibly capable - so we put that to the test

Haier I-Pro Shine Series 6: Living with a seriously clever dishwasher

Peter Street and Chantelle Cheshire at the Fox Tavern on North Street in Gosport

Gosport pub marks 290th birthday with party and charity fundraiser

Coates & Seely sparkling wines that guests will have the opportunity to sample at the Wine Club event.

The best sparkling wines in Hampshire on offer at tasting event

Tempting Christmas gift collections from Cartwright & Butler and Prestige Hampers, packed with festive treats, sweet indulgences and savoury favourites.

Luxury Christmas hampers packed with festive surprises

Inside this home in Preston Road that is being auctioned with a guide price of £75,000.

Inside one of Portsmouth's cheapest terraced homes

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Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'

Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

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