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Apology made for inquest delays for a Hampshire videographer who died during a parachute jump
A coroner has apologised for a delay in finalising an inquest for a videographer who died during a parachute jump while he filmed another skydiver.
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Festive bonanza as Queens Hotel confirms return of iconic winter lodge with packed programme of live music
After proving to be a wonderful success, the winter lodge at a landmark hotel in the city is returning.
Waterlooville Town Centre Regeneration meeting to take place in October
Residents will get the chance to hear an update on Waterlooville’s regeneration at a public meeting this month.
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Portsmouth public rallies round in support of boy, 2, after rare infection causes brain damage
A Southsea couple are in “awe over the sheer generosity” of the public in rallying round to support their little boy who nearly died after suffering a brain injury caused by a rare infection.
Multi-storey carpark, a jetty and homes among the plans for the area this week
A multi-storey carpark, a jetty and new homes are all among the plans for the area which have been unveiled this week.
Three HMO bids approved, two refused by council planners
Three out of five HMO applications were approved by Portsmouth City Council’s planning committee yesterday.
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North Hill Closure: Drivers negotiate diversions with busy Fareham road closed for 10 months as new layout is created
Drivers have been negotiating diversions put in place this week with a busy Fareham road closed to through traffic for around ten months while a new layout is created.
Paulsgrove man pleads guilty to two child sex offences after appearing in Portsmouth Magistrates Court
A man, who inappropriately communicated with a child online, has pleaded guilty to two sex offences in court.
"World-class" Sea Venom missiles delivering "lethal combination" to be used by HMS Prince of Wales helicopters
Advanced new missiles that deliver a “lethal combination” of uses will be attached to naval helicopters soon.
"Ultrasonic scanners" being used by diver to analyse the hull of historic Royal Navy ship HMS Warrior
Experienced divers are using “ultrasonic scanners” to analyse the hull of a historic Royal Navy ship.
"Blatantly ignoring rules": Freedom “concern” in Pacific after China harasses Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales
Essential navigational freedoms for ships in the Indo-Pacific could be at risk after China harassed British warships.
Missing Portchester schoolgirl, 13, found after going missing in Fareham
A teenage girl who went missing has now been found.
Latest on Gosport Fort Blockhouse asylum seeker rumours as protesters told they're wasting their time
Britain’s oldest sea fort is not on the government’s list to house asylum seekers, the Home Office has confirmed.
Gosport: Neighbours complain over ‘unnecessary and unreasonable’ noise from Haslar Immigration Removal Centre
Plans to replace and install a new fence at the Haslar Immigration Removal Centre in Gosport have been approved.
Gosport Borough's new artificial pitch hailed as fantastic for young players as planners reach key decision
A retrospective planning application has been approved to replace the grass pitch at Gosport Borough Football Club.
Horndean woman, 68, reported missing with police urging people to call 999 if seen
A woman from Horndean has been reported missing with police urging people to call 999 if she’s seen.
Dream comes true for Portsmouth barber as he’s selected to fence for Great Britain
Watch our video interview with Portsmouth fencer Chris Jupp who is competing at the world championships this year.
"We can’t even recover an anchor": Royal Navy Portsmouth ops crippled as staff lose jobs in contract "blunder"
“Stressed and disappointed” dockyard workers believe Royal Navy operations in Portsmouth have been crippled after redundancies have decimated the workforce.
'To win an award against amazing people was an unexpected and humbling experience'
THE current holders of Gosport’s business of the year have encouraged other ‘amazing people’ to put themselves forward for this year’s celebrations to share in a memorable experience.
13 top notch restaurants in and around Hampshire branded glamorous by SquareMeal
If you’re on the hunt for a glamorous and romantic restaurant, look no further because we’ve got you covered.