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"Female in distress" rescued by "caring" couple in Horndean as she was heading to Petersfield
A female in distress was rescued by a caring couple in Horndean.

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Man seen wandering around Lee-on-the-Solent "appearing lost" recovered after concern for welfare report
A man who was spotted wandering around and lost has been recovered by the emergency services.


Pictures of memorable Portsmouth nightclubs you once partied at that no longer exist - including Granny's and Ritzy
Portsmouth has boasted some great clubbing venues over the years.

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Powerful HMS Prince of Wales leaves Singapore for "largest-ever" Australia exercise - what will take place
The Royal Navy flagship will soon be playing a central role in the largest exercise of her Indo-Pacific deployment.


Portsmouth council launches funding boost for struggling charities
Charitable and community organisations in Portsmouth could receive up to £10,000 in a council match-funding scheme.


WATCH: Two males steal £90 worth of items from new Portsmouth vape shop
Two males made off with £90 worth of items from a recently opened vape shop in the city centre.


Royal Navy: Crucial Nato battleplans laid out in Portsmouth for how to protect vital shipping lanes
Critical battleplans have been drawn up between the Royal Navy and Nato for keeping vital sea lanes open.


'Shock' as landlords at The Hampshire Rose announce departure with pub's future unknown
‘Shock’ as the landlords at a popular pub have announced they will be leaving after two years.


Portsmouth leads in employment but struggles with youth unemployment
Councillors have discussed a new plan aimed at boosting employment across Portsmouth and the wider Solent area, in line with government ambitions.


"Uninhabitable" Royal Navy, Army and RAF houses causing significant number of troops to leave the forces
Run-down military houses and associated issues are causing a significant number of personnel to leave the armed forces.


Portsmouth man charged with burglary after TV, sound system, and designer clothing stolen from property
A Portsmouth man has been charged with burglary after a number of items were stolen from a property.


Man arrested for carrying knife in public place following Elm Grove altercation which led to police intervention
A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife following an altercation that led to police intervention.


I popped to Prague and it was alive with the sound of music
Marion Ainge pops to the stunning city of Prague for a cultural reset


The 10 ‘dead zones’ where it is hardest to get a mobile phone signal in the UK
Could you be living in - or planning to visit - one of these ‘dead zones’ 📱😫


'Deep sadness' as 'much-loved and charismatic' Amur tiger dies after sustaining fatal injuries during introduction with male tiger at Marwell
‘Deep sadness’ as Marwell Zoo announces the death of a female tiger after she sustained ‘fatal injuries’ during an introduction with the zoo’s male tiger.


"Increased threat" to UK by Russia revealed with Royal Navy to be tasked with protecting vulnerable target
A minister has warned of an “increased threat” from foreign adversaries to the critical undersea infrastructure relied on by Britons.


Police locate 49-year-old who was last seen over weekend
The police have confirmed they have located a man following a missing persons appeal.


Man hospitalised after suffering serious injuries following e-scooter crash in Southsea
Emergency services raced to the scene of a crash yesterday night which resulted in a man being hospitalised.


Man named and charged over attempted murder of man stabbed in Southsea
A man is due in court for attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Southsea.


Two men jailed after kicking and stamping on man in Lee-on-Solent left with bleed on brain
Two men who kicked and stamped on a man in Lee-on-Solent and left him with serious head injuries have been jailed.
