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81-year-old pedestrian seriously injured after collision with a car

An 81-year-old pedestrian has been seriously injured after being involved in a collision with a car.

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19 hearty Portsmouth cafes that will cure the January blues

We’ve put together a gallery of some of our favourite cafes to beat the winter blues.

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Reconstructed Victorian pier with "stunning panoramic" sea views in one of the "most attractive bays in the country" hits market for £4m

A reconstructed Victorian pier with a new bistro has hit the market in a unique investment opportunity.

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One lane closed on M27 with "severe delays" building on westbound carriageway due to crash

One lane has been closed on the motorway this evening (January 16) as services deal with a crash.

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"Creepy" ex-councillor jailed for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt who "feared sexual violence"

A “creepy” ex-councillor has been jailed after stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt who “feared sexual violence”.

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Crash on A27 Chichester bypass causes hefty traffic and partially blocked carriageway

There is queueing traffic on the A27 near Chichester this afternoon due to a crash.

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MP hosts free event to help residents with energy and water bills

North End residents worried about bills can get help next week at free utility and cost of living event hosted by Portsmouth North MP Amanda Martin.

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Man rearrested for controlling and coercive behaviour following death of "truly beautiful" Alison Luker

A man has been rearrested as investigations continue following the death of a “truly beautiful” woman.

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"John Lennon’s teeth were absolutely lovely!" - Beatle fanatic puts autograph book up for auction having met the fab four in Portsmouth in 1963

The 1960s was a time of musical revolution as rock and folk performers became cultural icons - and at the forefront of it all was Beatlemania.

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Plans submitted for Ocean Apartments to add five new seaside flats

Ocean Apartments on Southsea seafront could be altered to create five additional flats under a new planning application submitted to Portsmouth City Council.

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Portsmouth wellbeing service helps hundreds quit smoking and manage health

Over 1,200 residents used the city’s wellbeing service in the first half of 2025/26, with hundreds supported to quit smoking and better manage their weight and alcohol use.

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WATCH: Dangerous BMW driver caught on camera comes inches from causing serious crashes

A dangerous driver’s shameful behaviour — caught on camera as he came inches away from causing serious crashes — has led to him being banned from the roads.

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House move led to unexpected business venture as couple gets stuck into new natural pet food business - Oscar's Pantry

What began as a house move soon led to an unexpected new business venture for a couple who have spent decades in banking.

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Man arrested for drink driving after 'bad crash' as car crashes into parked vehicles

An alleged drink-driver was arrested after a “bad crash” which saw a car crash into three parked vehicles.

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"Proud moment for British" aviation as Royal Navy's first fully autonomous helicopter completes maiden flight

British aviation history has been made with the UK’s first truly autonomous full-size Royal Navy helicopter which has completed its first flight.

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Another hapless driver forced to abandon car at notorious ford

Another hapless driver was forced to abandon their car after attempting to cross a notorious ford.

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Road rage incident leads to man in 50s suffering face injury after woman reportedly assaulted him

An investigation has been launched after road rage results in woman leaving her car and physically assaulting a man in scary incident.

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Man accused of stabbing woman in chest and man in head appears back in court

A man accused of stabbing a woman in the chest and a man in the head has appeared back in court.

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M27 work on £83m resurface scheme 'almost complete' as project moves into final stage

Work on the M27 is “almost complete” as the £83m resurface scheme moves into its final stage.

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Industry review: This BBC finance and sex drama is a great show about some awful people

The last time we met the movers and shakers of Industry (BBC1, Mon, 10.40pm), the BBC's racy drama about the city of London, the characters had come to a crossroads.