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Hampshire traffic: Lane blocked on M3 due to an "incident" at Winchester with queues backed up to A34
A lane is currently blocked on a major motorway following an “incident”.
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"Larger-than-life" D-Day veteran George Chandler who appeared at Portsmouth ceremony dies aged 99
A D-Day veteran who served as a torpedo boat gunner escorting American forces has died at the age of 99.
Royal Navy: Key HMS Prince of Wales deployment update issued as Keir Starmer calls for more security patrols
A Royal Navy aircraft carrier will visit Singapore as part of her deployment to the Indo-Pacific region next year.
Royal Navy: Upgraded HMS Dauntless "prepared to handle everything" after major HMS Prince of Wales exercise
Sailors aboard a Portsmouth-based destroyer are “prepared to handle everything” after taking part in major exercises alongside an aircraft carrier.
Hampshire term dates for 2028/29 agreed on despite 'trickiness'
The school calendar for the academic year of 2028/29 has been agreed upon despite some “trickiness”.
14 of the most glamorous restaurants in Hampshire and Chichester according to SquareMeal
The south is home to some of the best restaurants – and if you are looking for somewhere ‘glamorous’ and romantic, look no further.
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Special education provision could be expanded at two Gosport schools as consultation launched
A public consultation will be carried out to expand special education provision across Hampshire schools.
Havant man arrested on suspicion of indecently exposing himself to teenage boys
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecently exposing himself to two teenage boys in Hampshire.
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The Manor House pub in Portsmouth could reopen as councillor seeks to restore "heart of community" location
A Drayton councillor is working to reopen a pub that was “at the heart of the community” nearly a year after its sudden closure.
Henry Cort Community College: Consultation launched to move Whiteley school despite residents' preference
A formal consultation will be launched to relocate the Henry Cort Community College despite residents’ preference to keep the school at its current site.
Liar's Bar: what is the game, is it suitable for children to watch on YouTube and how is it played?
But is it suitable for young viewers 🤔
Portsmouth WASPI women to join thousands at Westminster protest after retirement plans "thrown into chaos"
Women from Portsmouth are set to join thousands from across the South in a protest at Westminster against the handling of State Pension age changes for those born in the 1950s.
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Boathouse in Swanwick appoints new hospitality leader after previously running Rick Stein's fish restaurant
A successful hospitality lead is excited to make an impact after being welcomed to a new restaurant.
Love Your City: Why we are writing a love letter to Portsmouth and how you can get involved
Today we are launching our #LoveYour campaign to celebrate the amazing local businesses, people, places and the quirks which make Portsmouth so amazing.
Gosport dog attack: Police release appeal after man was bitten on the leg while trying to protect his dog in Spinny Woods
Police have released an appeal after a man was bitten while trying to defend his dog from attack.
Prospect School in Havant described as 'ambitious' following good Ofsted inspection
Described as an ambitious and warm place, a school in Havant has been recognised with a good Ofsted.
Royal Navy: "Phenomenally successful" HMS Prince of Wales exercise ends after trials with USS Harry S Truman
“Intense” warfare drills testing the crew of a Royal Navy aircraft carrier to their limit have come to an end.
Two cars seized following a car meet of over 200 vehicles at Winchester and Petersfield
Police seized two cars after reports of a dangerous driving at a car meet of over 200 vehicles in Hampshire.
Major fire risk at Admiralty Tower block in Portsmouth due to "unsuitable external wall construction"
Admiralty Tower residents face fire risks due to “unsuitable external wall construction” following an enforcement notice.
Royal Navy: Increased naval patrols in Indo-Pacific to combat China in wake of HMS Prince of Wales deployment
The Royal Navy will expand its presence in the Pacific Ocean to combat China’s influence in the wake of deploying an aircraft carrier next year,