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Portsmouth FC's oldest fan celebrates her 105th birthday
Pompey’s oldest fan fan Maisie Smith has celebrated her 105th birthday.
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Southern Water CEO issues apology after thousands in Hampshire left without water due to technical fault
The CEO of Southern Water has issued an apology after thousands of people across the county were left without water.
Portsmouth to London train travel to be disrupted by "major engineering" work over Christmas - when
Major engineering work is going to test the patience of passengers travelling from Portsmouth over Christmas.
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Explore newly opened sea defences as Southsea Coastal Scheme finished from Pyramids to Speakers' Corner
There has been delight after the promenade at Southsea seafront between the Pyramids and Speakers' Corner reopened - with drone footage capturing what it looks like after being completed.
Southern Water apologises as works drag on to fix burst sewer pipe in Old Portsmouth amid 'long term' plan
Southern Water has apologised after work to fix a burst sewer pipe in Old Portsmouth has dragged on for months - with a “long-term” plan now set to fix the issue next year.
Popular Italian restaurant Florio's D'Italia to open new pizzeria in heart of Southsea in Portsmouth
Italian delicacies will soon be coming to Southsea following the success of an Old Portsmouth pizzeria.
Man exposes himself to woman in Southsea sauna before entering female changing area
Police have released images of a suspect after a man exposed himself to a woman in a Southsea sauna before entering female changing rooms.
Portsmouth man in court for attempted murder is refused bail and will spend Christmas behind bars
A man charged with attempted murder following a stabbing by a Portsmouth shop will spend Christmas behind bars.
MoD: Royal Navy, Army and RAF spending target should be doubled to deal with "raging" Russia, Lord says
Defence spending targets should be doubled deal with Russia’s “raging” war with Ukraine, a member of the House of Lords has said.
Local businesses support Portsmouth City Council's annual gift appeal with 500 presents to be gifted to children
Hundreds of present have been donated by local businesses as part of a council’s appeal for donations for vulnerable families in Portsmouth.
Man embroiled in assisting Gosport murdering brothers is jailed
A man embroiled in assisting a pair of Gosport murdering brothers after a savage cocaine robbery has been jailed.
18 exclusive and wonderful pictures of pre-war Portsmouth and surrounding areas
Enjoy these interesting images from the past.
13 pictures of the grottiest eyesores across Portsmouth area - as voted by you
The people have had their say on what they think are the grottiest areas across the Portsmouth area.
17 fun nightclubs that have come and gone in Portsmouth
Many of Portsmouth’s most beloved nightlife spots have sadly left the city.
Cafe at Fareham's Westbury Manor to reopen despite museum closure
The Westbury Manor Museum cafe is set to re-open, councillors have been told.
MoD: Huge £476m sealift contract signed to boost UK jobs supporting Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Royal Navy
A multi-million pounds defence contract to procure vital defence equipment and supplies has been signed.
Gosport's King’s Dinner Cafe granted late-night opening despite locals fearing noise and litter
Another Gosport town centre takeaway has been given the green light to sell food and stay open until 3am.
Southern Water bills hike "disgrace" as councillor calls to stop sewage releases and cut profitable bonuses
Huge five-year Southern Water price hikes on bills have been branded as a “disgrace” - with a Portsmouth councillor calling on the company not to punish customers for their “failure”.
Royal Navy: HMS Iron Duke returning to Portsmouth for Christmas after Estonia mission and Keir Starmer visit
Portsmouth sailors are returning home for Christmas following a “mini-deployment” to Estonia.
13 triumphant images of Royal Navy warships returning from Falklands War success over Argentina in 1982
What a welcome as our ships return home.