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Portsmouth police: 'Lack of trust' regarding hate crime, says Labour councillor
There is a “lack of trust in the police” regarding hate crimes in Portsmouth, according to a city council report.
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Portsmouth home will become HMO - despite objection from MP
A controversial HMO application which saw over 70 objections – including one from an MP – has been granted permission.
Hampshire toddler is best friends with Shetland pony
Watch the heartwarming moment a 14-month-old Hampshire toddler and a miniature Shetland pony share a special bond - in the family kitchen.
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Bishop's Waltham police station in Hampshire reopens after 14 years
A Hampshire police station has been reopened to the public for the first time in 14 years.
Parc Femme: Formula 1 community group for women set for launch party this weekend
Women who are fans of Formula 1 can now meet like-minded friends thanks to a new community group.
Queenie's Vintage Tearoom announces 'difficult decision' to close after four years due to crippling bills
After exploring all avenues, a vintage tearoom has announced it is closing down after an incredible four years.
Late night alcohol licensing for "upmarket cocktail lounge" in Waterlooville under consideration
A bid to serve alcohol until the early hours is under consideration for a prospective “upmarket cocktail lounge” in Waterlooville.
Two pedestrians have sustained minor injuries after being involved in a crash in Bishops Waltham
Two pedestrians have sustained injuries after being involved in a crash this afternoon.
Man jailed for 'appalling act of violence' after stabbing person in chest in horrific Southsea attack
A man has been put behind bars following an “appalling act of violence” where he stabbed a person in the chest in a horrific attack.
Portsmouth council leader accuses Reform UK councillor of lying over asylum pledge
Portsmouth’s council leader has called out a Reform UK councillor for “lying” about asylum seekers – and causing him to receive abuse and threats.
'It wasn't anyone's fault': Mum recalls 'traumatic' crash with five-year-old in car after driver suffered medical episode
“It was traumatic” - Those are the gut-wrenching words of a mum who had to be cut out of her vehicle after being involved in a serious crash alongside her five-year-old son.
Havant murder trial: Woman smothered to death by 'very sticky' tape that left nostrils 'almost flattened'
A woman was smothered to death by “very sticky” tape wrapped around her face so “tightly” her nostrils were “almost flattened”, a court heard.
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'It brings tears to our eyes': Treasured community radio station Express FM celebrates 20th birthday
The city’s longest standing community radio station - Express FM - is celebrating twenty years of broadcasting across Portsmouth.
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Knight and Lee: Former Southsea department store is given a makeover by Portsmouth's best street artists
Southsea’s former Knight and Lee department store may have stood empty for more than six years - but at last some new life has been injected into the building.
Drones on standby to help find missing giant rodent that escaped from Marwell Zoo
Drones are on standby to help find a missing giant rodent, known as a capybara, which escaped from Marwell Zoo on Monday.
Royal Navy: Iranian man arrested trying to get into Faslane submarine base - HMS Naval Base Clyde
An Iranian man has been arrested after trying to enter the Royal Navy base in Scotland where Britain’s nuclear submarines are based.
Baby monitors worth £719.94 taken from Hedge End toy store as police appeal for help
Five baby monitors with a total value of over £719.94 have been stolen from a toy shop with police releasing the image of a man they want to speak to.
A32 death: Family of William Shaw pay tribute after Gosport motorcyclist died following collision last month
Emotional tributes have been paid to motorcyclist who died after a collision on the A32.
Man arrested for trying to break into car in Hampshire after being spotted on camera in Argentina
A man was arrested in Hampshire after he was spotted on camera in Argentina allegedly trying to break into a car.
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Hampshire County Council will continue to use X, despite concerns over it being a 'dark place' since Elon Musk's Twitter takeover
Hampshire County Council will continue using X despite admitting the platform has become a “less pleasant” and “darker” place.