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Pictures to take you back as hundreds turn out for Southwick Revival
Hundreds of people turned out on Saturday for Southwick Revival, which showcased vehicles and characters from war time England.

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WATCH: Police probe murder scene of 'beautiful' woman - picture gallery
Police remain in a Portsmouth road today as they probe the “murder” of a “beautiful” woman.


Boy praises teenager who saved him from drowning in Southsea as 'hero' says he'd 'do it again'
A boy who was drowning in rough seas after jumping off a pier has said he is “extremely grateful” to a “hero” teenager who risked his life to save him.

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Portsmouth drug dealer who sparked hilarity before capture is jailed
A drug dealer who sparked hilarity when he went on the run and mocked police has been jailed.


WATCH: People line streets for Portsmouth Pride parade as police prepare for hostility
People have been lining the streets of Southsea as Portsmouth Pride comes to the city for the first time.

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Police helicopter deployed over Havant in hunt for murder suspect of Portsmouth woman - now named
A police helicopter was deployed in the hunt for a murder suspect after a Portsmouth woman - who has now been named - was found dead.
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Going Green: Find that perfect gift for your dad on Father’s Day
What are the best gift ideas for my dad this Father’s Day as he already has everything he needs?

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Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body is found - with police appealing for help to find a gold suitcase
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the discovery of a woman’s body in Portsmouth.
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Portsmouth leader calls government 'deluded' over council shake-up plans
Portsmouth City Council’s leader has described the Labour government as “deluded” for expecting its council shake up to afford Hampshire County Council’s £97m budget gap.

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Reckless driver jailed after high-speed fatal crash on the A27 which killed one of his passengers
A reckless driver been jailed for seven years for a high-speed fatal crash on the A27 which killed one of his passengers.
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M27: Five month projects in Portsmouth gets off to slow start as works overrun causing drivers delays
A major five-month project to restore and repair bridges over the M27 in Portsmouth has got off to a slow start after delays have been reported on its first day.

Poignant commemorations to mark D-Day held in Portsmouth to remember those lost in the Normandy Landings - in pictures
Commemorations have been held in the city this morning (June 6) to mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day at Portsmouth’s memorial stone.

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M27: Crumbling state of key interchange revealed as works get underway to upgrade junction 12
Fresh images have revealed the crumbling state of the M27 motorway bridges at a key Portsmouth junction as a five-month project gets underway to carry out essential repairs,
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Southern Water bosses blocked from receiving bonuses under new law
Senior executives at Southern Water will no longer receive performance-related bonuses if the company fails to meet standards.


A27 crash on Chichester Bypass leaves road partially blocked
A crash on the A27 has led to the road being partially blocked.


Man stalked in street by males with weapons before getting smacked over head and back with bat
A man was stalked in the street by a gang of menacing young males with weapons before he was smacked over the head and back with a bat.


Portsmouth Pride say 'dangerous' thunderstorms will not rain on parade as show goes on
“Thunderstorms will not rain on our parade.” That is the message from Portsmouth Pride and those attending Saturday’s showpiece event as thunder and rain prepare to batter the region.


Royal Navy: Troops storm the beaches of Devon in a joint Franco-British amphibious warfare training exercise
British and French troops stormed the beaches of North Devon together as they honed amphibious warfare tactics during two weeks of drills on both side of the English Channel.

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Portsmouth weather thunderstorm warning: Met Office map shows heavy rain is forecast as warning issued
Watch a Met office map showing the times and places heavy rain is expected to hit the UK, as the forecaster issues a thunderstorm warning.
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Portsmouth sets out next steps to become carbon neutral
Portsmouth City Council has agreed on a new set of actions to help the city become carbon neutral and better prepared for the effects of climate change.
