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"It's not impossible": Driven Royal Navy diver vows to return to ops despite "shock" bowel cancer diagnosis
Major surgeries and pain will not stop a Royal Navy diver from wanting to return to operations despite a “shock” cancer discovery.
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Dog dies after ingesting dangerous substance on Hayling Island beach as pollution warning issued
A dog died after it is thought to have ingested a dangerous substance on a Hayling Island beach as a warning is issued over pollution.
Council decision allows Delaney’s to trade later despite local objections
Delaney’s restaurant on Castle Road could be open until 11pm every night following a licensing decision, despite concerns from “the same group of neighbours” who object “to absolutely everything that we do”.
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Amanda Martin MP launches "stop dodgy shops" campaign to protect Portsmouth from “dodgy vape shops, cowboy barbers and fake American candy stores”
Amanda Martin MP has launched a new push to protect Portsmouth’s high streets from “dodgy vape shops, cowboy barbers and fake American candy stores”.
Autumn budget must close Portsmouth funding gaps, trade unions demand
Portsmouth faces growing council funding gaps, unions warn, piling pressure on Labour to deliver major support before pushing ahead with reorganisation.
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Burglar who posed as delivery driver and stabbed terrified woman in head is jailed
A knife-wielding burglar who forced his way into a house after posing as a delivery driver and stabbed a terrified woman in the head has been jailed for over seven years.
Man accused of attacking woman in Southsea while "dangerous" dog injures victim fails to show at court
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who allegedly attacked a woman while having a dangerously out of control dog in Southsea which injured a woman.
Portsmouth shop owner jailed and two others punished over £37,000 illegal tobacco operation uncovered
A shop owner was jailed and two others were punished over a £37,000 illegal tobacco operation uncovered in the city by Trading Standards.
Shop owner jailed after council uncovers fake tobacco operation
An illegal tobacco operation uncovered by Portsmouth City Council has resulted in three men being sentenced.
Hampshire police admit 'it makes total sense' to slash speed limits on narrow and winding Fareham roads
The speed limit along a stretch of road in Fareham is set to be reduced to improve safety in light of new housing developments in the area.
Microwave fire in Southsea sparks emergency response with fire crews rushing to scene
Firefighters raced across the city last night to respond to a blaze at a flat.
"So pleased": New Chief Executive Officer takes charge of Royal Navy Royal Marines Charity
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity have appointed a new chief executive officer.
Man accused of daylight Portsmouth street stabbing and having axe appears in court
A man accused of a daylight street stabbing and having an axe appeared in court.
Man charged with attempted murder after Park Gate stabbing results in 20-year-old being hospitalised
A Fareham man is due to appear in court today after being charged with attempted murder following a scary stabbing over the weekend.
This winter hack gets you a £400 Dyson fan heater for a tiny monthly fee
Raylo Business lets freelancers and small business owners rent Dyson fan heaters from just £6.24 a month — perfect for winter warmth without the big spend
Dancing security 'dogs', virtual dresses and drones: How entrepreneurs are 'getting off their bums' to grab opportunites
THE last time I was at the Utilita Bowl I was enjoying Arctic Monkeys in the summer of 2023. Returning last week it was certainly less Brianstorm - their opening number that evening - and more brainstorm as I enjoyed an uplifting day meeting magical minds at Venturefest South....
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Intriguing snaps give exciting insight into progress at Hilsea Lido with walls now painted
Take a sneak peek inside the tent at the Hilsea Lido project.
"You are loved more than you know" - Tributes to suicide prevention campaigner Lara Kynvin
Tributes have been paid to a passionate campaigner for suicide prevention who has died.
Ukrainian men admit conspiring to smuggle migrants into country
Two Ukrainian men have admitted conspiring to smuggle migrants into the country using a pleasure boat.
"Very dangerous times": UK “under-prepared and under attack” as Russian naval incidents increase, Lords warn
The UK is in “very dangerous times” as the Russian-Ukraine war could spiral into more dangerous situations, Lords have warned.