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Bus strikes: Fresh pay offer to First Bus staff in bid to end strike action
A fresh pay offer has been made to bus drivers in a bid to bring to an end strike action by union members at First Bus.
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Appeal for witnesses after a woman was assaulted while out running
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Portsmouth.
Going Green: Taking control of your energy consumption
“I’ve been hearing a lot about community energy projects. What are they, and how can they benefit my local area?” Have you ever thought about who’s in charge of the electricity we use and how it finds its way to our homes?
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Portsmouth brewery apologises after sacking employee over 'past actions' and cancelling event
A Portsmouth brewery has issued an apology after cancelling an event to celebrate women in the wake of sacking a member of staff over their “past actions”.
A3 closure for works at Ham Barn Roundabout with 16-mile diversion set to start today
A closure on the A3 for resurfacing of the carriageway resulting in a 16-mile diversion is set to take place from this evening.
Wightlink issue apology as St Clare ferry returns to service after repair work - extra overnight crossings scheduled
Repair work on a Wightlink ferry have completed after two days of disruption and crossing cancellations.
Stalled vehicle brings traffic to crawl on busy A27 during Friday evening rush hour
A stalled vehicle has brought traffic on the busy A27 to a crawl during Friday evening rush hour.
Curly blond-haired teenager causes outrage after exposing himself in Gosport town centre
A curly blond-haired teenager caused outrage when he was spotted walking through Gosport town centre exposing himself to members of the public.
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Royal Navy: "Game-changing" mini helicopter drone works wonders during HMS Lancaster drug busting ops
A sophisticated new mini helicopter drone was utilised for the first time during Royal Navy anti drug smuggling operations.
Beauty in darkness: a tribute to a fallen Ukrainian photographer
Portsmouth Library will host a photography exhibition featuring the work of a fallen Ukrainian soldier who "found beauty" even in the "darkest times".
Shoppers at John Lewis and Marks and Spencer evacuate over gas fears in Chichester
Shops were evacuated at a retail park today amid fears of a gas leak.
SS Mendi: Portsmouth service honours 108th anniversary of "tragic disaster" which killed 646 men - pictures
Fallen sailors who died in the “tragic disaster” of SS Mendi were honoured at a poignant service.
'Blood, sweat and tears' went into the launch of MJ Fine Foods which operates from a horse box
It was months of blood, sweat and tears for two best friends who have turned a dream into a reality by starting their new food box.
Portsmouth HMO landlords face licence fee hike after council decision
HMO landlords in Portsmouth will face higher licensing costs following a decision by Portsmouth City Council.
7 cheapest areas to buy a home in Portsmouth revealed including Fratton and North End
Portsmouth is home to some wonderful areas and attractions but you might be worried about how much it would set you back if you were to invest in a property in the city.
"My Royal Navy medic dad loved Veterans Outreach Support Portsmouth events and new £776k funding helps them"
Vital funding has been allocated to help a veterans charity support former armed forces personnel in Portsmouth and elsewhere.
Police attend 'disturbance' at Southsea address amid concerns
Police were spotted attending a “disturbance” at an address in Southsea after concerns were raised.
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Free childcare: How much parents could save - as Government announces new protections to stop 'overcharging'
Changes this year could help parents of young children save some serious cash 💰
Teenager arrested by armed police at Gunwharf Quays for having 'spud gun'
A teenage boy was arrested by armed police for having a firearm known as a “spud gun” by Gunwharf Quays on Tuesday evening.
38-year-old Hampshire man charged with sexual offences after grooming teenage boy
A Hampshire man has been charged with sex offences involving a boy under the age of 16.