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17 happy memories from Portsmouth 1984 - including Fratton Park reception for Southampton

Perhaps you were at the match against Southampton? Maybe you used to own a shop on one of these roads? Were you in the crowd when the Queen Mother visited the D-Day Museum in June 1984?

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Suella Braverman insists she has no plans to defect to Reform UK - but has been asked to in the past

Fareham and Waterlooville MP Suella Braverman has insisted that she has no plans to defect to Reform UK, despite sharing a platform with the political rivals today.

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CCTV released after man wearing wolf shirt exposes himself to teenage girl in Gosport high street

CCTV footage has been released after a man wearing a wolf top exposed himself to a teenage girl.

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Eastern Road: Southbound carriageway closures as Southern Water engineers repair traffic lane and footpath

Following a burst sewer main in Eastern Road last week, Southern Water has confirmed overnight closures will be in place from tonight.

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New 722-car facility and offices approved on Fitzherbert Road

Plans for a 722-car hub in Portsmouth have been approved for the Richmond Motor Group dealership on Fitzherbert Road.

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WATCH: Violent disorder between Portsmouth and Southampton fans

As Pompey and Saints prepare to do battle once again, we took a look back at trouble that surrounded the fixture back in 2019.

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9 pictures of danger areas across Portsmouth according to readers

Readers have highlighted various streets and areas they think are dangerous.

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Inspirational teenager hosts 'pay what you can afford' barbering event to support charity's mission

A newly qualified barber is supporting a charity’s mission by hosting a unique event next week.

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'Absolutely gobsmacked': Portsmouth supporter John Westwood's wig hunt called off after its shock return

The wig stolen from a Pompey game on Tuesday night has now been returned to John Westwood

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Portsmouth businesses: Join the call and sign up to be a Fair Ways Fostering Friendly Employer today

A new challenge has been set to get even more Portsmouth businesses to pledge to be Fostering Friendly Employers.

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Calls to "escalate and accelerate" Royal Navy Type 83 destroyer project after Russia-Poland drone incident

A minister is calling for a project to build a mysterious advanced warship to be accelerated after Russian drones invaded Polish airspace.

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Controversial plan to transform old Cosham Natwest bank into a 25-bed HMO is narrowly approved in knife-edge vote

A former bank in Cosham High Street will be transformed into a 25-bed HMO after a knife-edge council vote.

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No 6 Cinema to relocate while major 'upgrades' commence at Boathouse 6 to create Royal Marines Museum

As a bright future for the historic dockyard looms with a new museum set to open, a popular independent cinema is temporarily relocating.

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Three boys arrested over knife attack outside Portsmouth school face no further action

Three boys arrested over knife a attack outside a Portsmouth school will face no further action, police have said.

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Political opinion: Havant MP Alan Mak accuses Labour government of letting down Britain's creative industries by failing to protect them from copyright breaches

Havant MP Alan Mak has accused the Labour government of letting down Britain's creative industries by failing to protect them from copyright breaches.

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"Almost unrecognisable": First Sea Lord sets bold Hybrid Combat Air Wing targets to change HMS Prince of Wales

Aircraft carrier deployments are set to be transformed in the future.

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A27: Crash on major a road sees one lane closed and building traffic

One lane has been closed on the A27 this morning due to a crash which is causing significant delays.

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Thinking of a degree? Discover what University of Chichester has to offer – open days in October and November

Are you thinking about your next steps after sixth-form or considering a career change?

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Wanted tattooed sex offender with links to Portsmouth arrested in Lancashire after being on the run

A wanted sex offender who was trying to hide from the police has been arrested.

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"We’ll reimagine the Royal Navy": First Sea Lord pledges to cut "ageing" ships for "world-leading" vessels

Cutting-edge Royal Navy warships will replace their ageing counterparts at pace in a “bold vision”.