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Official definitions for homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, and sexism adopted by Portsmouth City Council
Definitions for various forms of discrimination have formally been adopted by Portsmouth City Council amid concerns over increasing levels of homophobia and transphobia.
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BP petrol station in Gosport could soon install a jetwash if planning permission is granted
A Gosport petrol station could soon install a jetwash so customers can clean their cars – but the plans must clear a hurdle first.
Lucky Portsmouth man wins £100,000 in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 competition
A Portsmouth man has won £100,000 as part of a huge Call of Duty competition.
Water quality at Southsea Beach expected to remain “poor” in 2025 as suspected source of pollution is revealed
The water quality at Southsea East Beach is expected to remain classified as “poor” in 2025, with private sewers now suspected to be the main source of pollution.
Stress, anxiety, and depression are main reasons for sickness leave at Portsmouth City Council
Stress, anxiety, and depression are still the main reasons for sickness leave at Portsmouth City Council, with the cost of living seen as a key factor.
Claims Beefeater 'could' open at Hilsea Lido site as a new operator for the facility is found
Speculation has been shared that pub chain Beefeater could take on the food and drink offering at the revamped Hilsea Lido as Portsmouth City Council continues to seek operators for the revamped facility.
Portsmouth picked for April in Access Self Storage's 'most boring calendar ever' for 2025 in aid of Cancer Research UK
A nationwide storage company has released what it is calling possibly the “most boring calendar ever” and a Portsmouth site has been given the honour of featuring.
First Class 2024: 127 lovely pictures of reception starters in Portsmouth, Havant, Gosport, Fareham, Emsworth
Every year, thousands of youngsters start their education journey by joining a reception class.
Royal Navy: HMS Northumberland, Bulwark and Albion decommissioning defended by defence secretary
The defence secretary has backed the move to decommission “mothballed” Royal Navy ships as part of cost-cutting measures.
Royal Navy: HMS Northumberland and other ships to be axed as government wields hammer to cut MoD costs
Royal Navy assault ships are set to be decommissioned as the government announces defence cuts ahead of an upcoming review.
Gosport man and woman charged after "decaying" bodies allegedly found at Elkin and Bell funeral parlour
Two people have been charged after two dead bodies “in an advanced state of decay” were allegedly found in a funeral home.
Christmas toys 2024: ‘hottest toys’ list revealed and it includes a ‘fart blaster’ and Stitch toys
Santa might be on the hunt for these gifts this year 🎅
Royal Navy: HMS Bristol to be scrapped with Portsmouth-based Falklands destroyer sold to Turkish company
A former destroyer which played a vital role in The Falklands War and had an illustrious naval career will be scrapped.
D-Day hero died after choking on full English breakfast, inquest hears
A D-Day hero died after choking on his full English breakfast at a care home for veterans, an inquest has heard.
"Concerned" police and family reissue appeal to find missing Southsea man - people urged to call 999
Worried police have reissued an appeal to find a missing man with two more images being circulated.
Weather dog owners advice: When is it too cold to walk your dog? Advice on walking dogs in low temperatures
With temperatures having plummeted, bringing snowy and icy weather across the UK, it’s important to keep your dog warm during their walk
What is a dodgy Firestick? How to tell if your Firestick is illegal and what the punishment is
You could land in some hot water 😬
Black Friday: the 10 scams shoppers need to watch for as Amazon sales start
Shoppers need to remain vigilant over Black Friday 🚨
Royal Navy: HMS Prince of Wales to receive Freedom of the City of Liverpool in triumphant return - when
Triumphant sailors aboard an aircraft carrier will be honoured as the ship will be granted Freedom of the City of Liverpool.
Google Shielded Email: how will Gmail feature work, is it free and release date
What a change this would be! 📧