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Police locate missing 14-year-old boy from Portsmouth
The police have located a 14-year-old who went missing over the weekend.

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"My daughter needed counselling when her dad left for a Royal Navy deployment but now she's much stronger"
Loved ones being far away from home across the world can take its toll on military children.

WATCH: Unique project captures voices in Portsmouth using an antiquated Windphone
A unique project has launched in Portsmouth where the city may see it's first Windphone capturing some rather unusual conversations.
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'Celtic and Rangers wanted to buy me, then I left cash-strapped Portsmouth on a free': Ex-Fratton favourite Marko Futacs
Marko Futacs’ departure was sandwiched between Joel Ward’s sale to Crystal Palace and the termination of one-time skipper Aaron Mokoena’s contract.


Watch: Amba Tremain shares her Britain's Got Talent journey after dazzling the judges with her performance
Portsmouth’s Amba Tremain dazzled the crowds when she performed during the auditions for the popular ITV show Britain's Got Talent recently.

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Adolescence: Emojis with hidden meanings parents should know to safeguard children - and how much to worry
Our interactive tool can show you what else an emoji might mean 👀
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Traditional Lovedean pub thriving once again under new owners after shock closure
A traditional Lovedean pub that suddenly shut following a court battle to close it down amid financial struggles is thriving once again under the new owners - who have big plans for the once popular venue.

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Terry set to take on 'the toughest job in sailing' as he leads a team of novices in prestigious Clipper Race
A Southsea man is set to take on the toughest job in sailing as he leads a team of novice sailors in the prestigious Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
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Cherished sand pit at Whiteley undergoes fabulous revamp in time for Easter half term
A cherished sand pit has undergone a fabulous upgrade - just in time for Easter.


Woman jailed for more than two years for involvement in gang that scammed people out of £416,000
A woman has been jailed for her involvement in a gang that scammed people out of cash and jewellery worth £416,000 - including victims in Hampshire.


'I feel like we’re being experimented on' - child’s powerful plea against Cemex quarry for Hamble airfield
“I feel like we’re being experimented on” – that’s the message from an 11-year-old child as a planning inspector decides whether to allow the hugely controversial Hamble quarry plans to go ahead.


Fareham's lukewarm response to new Hampshire and Solent mayor as another devolution concern raised
Fresh concerns have been raised over government plans to hand powers to a new mayor for Hampshire.

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One of UK's fastest-growing sports could have new home in Fareham as padel plans progress
The next steps to bring a new popular sport to Fareham are edging closer.
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M3: Major Hampshire motorway closed this weekend as part of upgrade works
A major motorway in Hampshire is set to be closed this weekend as part of major improvements to the road network.
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Innovative new hybrid Brittany Ferries ship Guillaume de Normandie visits Portsmouth before first trip - when
Inventive technology aboard a brand new passenger ferry has been tested during her first trip to Portsmouth.
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Pupils ‘thrive’ at St Swithun’s Catholic Primary School where ‘independence and resilience’ is nurtured
Pupils ‘thrive’ at a school where ‘independence and resilience’ is nurtured.

"It's a disaster waiting to happen" - Parents urge action in Berewood to create safe crossings for school children
A near miss on a walk to school has led parents to call for stronger safety measures on a Waterlooville road.


Royal Navy: HMS Monmouth sails from Portsmouth for the last time as Type 23 frigate to be scrapped in Turkey
A Royal Navy warship sailed from Portsmouth for the final time as she is set to be scrapped.


Portsmouth drug dealer convicted after fleeing to America while on bail
A man has pled guilty to supplying heroin and cocaine in Portsmouth after he was extradited from America where he fled while on bail.


Firefighters rush to outbuilding blaze that spread to neighbouring homes in Southbourne
A blaze at an outbuilding which spread to neighbouring houses has been attended by firefighters.
