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Five balaclava wearing men wielding knives attack moped rider with one hitting him over the head with a baton
A man who was chased of his moped by five men wearing balaclavas suffered head injuries after one of them hit him with a baton.
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WATCH: Explosion on Southsea beach as Royal Navy disposal team detonate suspected unexploded ordnance
A Royal Navy disposal team have undertaken a controlled explosion after a suspected unexploded ordnance was found in Southsea.
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Pictures show the drama unfold as controlled explosion takes place on Southsea beach
A suspected unexploded ordnance discovered in Southsea has been safely detonated after police cordoned off the area.
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Live updates as large section of Southsea seafront cordoned off as possible unexploded ordnance detonated by disposal team
A large section of Southsea seafront has been cordoned off by the police as they deal with an emergency incident.
"A year ago I couldn't even walk to this beach" - former rugby player and coach takes on freezing Six Nations challenge to tackle suicide in athletes
It is not everyday that you see a former professional rugby player taking on a tackle bag in the freezing sea off Eastney beach.
Man jailed for two years after targeting elderly people to rob and "taking advantage of their kindness"
A man who targeted elderly people to burgle has been sentenced to over two years in jail at Portsmouth Crown Court.
Tailbacks heading into Portsmouth after incident on the M275
There are long tailbacks heading into Portsmouth this afternoon following an incident on the M275.
Horse rescued after getting stuck in muddy ditch with fire crews and specialist animal team rushing to its aid
Fire crews rushed to the aid of a horse stuck in a muddy ditch this morning.
Heavy rain leaves prison cells flooded and Portsmouth court hearings delayed
Heavy rain on Thursday and overnight had an unexpected consequence - with it leaving prison cells flooded and court hearings delayed.
Sizzling restaurant Hot Rock Steakhouse opens in Southsea following weeks of anticipation
Things are heating up at a new steakhouse which has officially opened its doors following weeks of anticipation.
Man due in court after numerous incidents of approaching children in a Portsmouth park
A man is due in court after being charged with breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order when approaching numerous children in a park and assaulting one of them.
Notorious naked railway trespasser again caught with knife on Portsmouth street
A notorious naked railway trespasser with previous for carrying a knife was again caught with a blade on a Portsmouth street.
£2.75m Hampshire mansion with swimming pool and cinema remains unsold despite major price reduction
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Councillor claims Southsea will have “one of the finest promenades in Europe”
Councillor claims “In two years, Southsea will have one of the finest promenades in Europe” as sea defence designs are approved.
Trading Standards seizes illegal vapes and tobacco with estimated street value of £138,000
Vapes and tobacco products with an estimated street value of £138,000 have been seized by Hampshire County Council.
Number of Portsmouth and Hampshire parents hit with fines for term-time holidays revealed
More than 14,000 fines were issued in Hampshire for holidays taken during school time last year, with parents paying more than £1million for all unauthorised absence breaches.
"It will not be tolerated": Two day crackdown uncovers illegal vapes and tobacco at multiple city shops
Illegal tobacco, illicit vapes, unsafe products and dangerous living conditions have been uncovered at multiple city shops during a two day crackdown operation.
Huge 20 tonne steel wall installed at Havant Thicket as water reservoir project marks major milestone
A huge 20 tonne steel wall has been installed at Havant Thicket as the water reservoir project marks a major milestone.
Broken RFA Argus "due to be towed" from Portsmouth after "mark of death" painted on her amid scrap rumours
A broken naval support ship that has been stuck at Portsmouth Naval Base for several months is expected to leave soon.
Pedestrian suffers serious hand injury after being involved in hit and run
A pedestrian has sustained serious injuries after being involved in a hit and run.