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Southsea Coastal Scheme: Finishing touches to new Common footpath as 18 months of work are set to begin

The finishing touches are being put to a new temporary footpath across Southsea Common as the city prepares for the next phase of work to create sea defences in Southsea.

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Henry Cort Community College could move as part of plans to build a new secondary school in Whiteley

Plans have been mooted to relocate The Henry Cort Community College in Fareham to a new site in Whiteley, with residents set to be asked their views.

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Gosport road still closed after 'serious' crash this morning

A road where a serious crash took place in Gosport this morning remains closed as rush hour builds this evening.

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Southsea Coastal Scheme: The Briny to close due to while final sea defence works are carried out

One of Southsea’s most popular family run restaurants will be closing for a month to allow the final sea defence works in the area to be completed.

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Toys R Us: Excitement builds as Havant Toys R Us store opens this weekend

Anticipation is brewing as Havant residents get ready to welcome Toys R Us to the area.

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Hilsea Lido launches search for new operator as transformation of iconic site continues

The search is now officially on to find a company or organisation to run the new-look Hilsea Lido and neighbouring Blue Lagoon.

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Portsmouth boss challenges Middlesbrough winger after 'excellent sparks' amid sluggish start

John Mousinho has issued a challenge to Sammy Silvera following a mixed start to his Pompey career.

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16 Portsmouth shops from the 1990s we have loved and lost

Portsmouth’s main streets are always changing and there are so many shops we have loved and lost over the years.

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Watch: Striking images of Bulbeck carpark which is being demolished for Havant regeneration plans

Striking images and video show the progress of the demolition of Bulbeck Road carpark in Havant which is being swept aside as part of plans to regenerate the town centre.

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Road in Gosport remains closed while emergency services respond to 'serious' crash

A road in Gosport remains closed while emergency services are at the scene of a crash.

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Royal Navy: Amazing HMS Prince of Wales pictures showing F-35B jets taking off and training before exercise

Sailors and pilots have been put through their paces ahead of a a major exercise in the North Sea.

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Trendy food shack Natty's Jerk finalist in Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2024

Located in the heart of Portsmouth, a treasured Jamaican food shack has been recognised for its phenomenal food and service.

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Police yet to make arrest over racial abuse at Fratton Park despite “really helpful” Portsmouth FC supporters

Police have yet to make an arrest over alleged racist abuse towards a referee’s assistant at Fratton Park despite the club praising “really helpful” supporters for coming forward a week ago.  

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Plea to support Connors Toy Libraries amid funding uncertainty over its future

Support have been voiced for Connors Toy Library which faces a potential funding cliff-edge in March next year.

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Appeal launched to identify man whose body was discovered in Southampton earlier this year

A man whose body was found in a wooded area earlier this year remains unidentified as police launch an appeal.

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'Eye-watering' £38m Portico investment at Portsmouth Port defended following criticism

A Portsmouth resident has criticised Portsmouth City Council for investing “eye-watering” amounts of taxpayers’ money into Portico Shipping. 

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Emergency services and air ambulance respond to 'serious' crash, police confirm

The police have confirmed that emergency services are dealing with a ‘serious’ crash in Gosport.

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Petersfield Road in Whitehill closed both ways following three car crash

Three cars have been involved in a collision on a main road.

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MP accused of 'shameless promotion' in row over who can take credit for saving Hayling Island tip

MP Alan Mak has been accused of “shameless and empty self-promotion” with opponents accusing him of claiming credit for leading the campaign to save the Hayling Island Tip from closure.

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Police and air ambulance dealing with incident on bridge in Gosport

Police and the air ambulance are dealing with an incident in Gosport this morning that has reportedly seen a bridge closed off.