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Portsmouth faithful create fundraising page after tragic death of Charlton supporter

Saturday’s Championship fixture at The Valley was postponed after 12 minutes

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Man punched a shop worker after they tried to stop a robbery as police make an appeal for help

Police have identified a man following a police appeal after a member of staff was punched in a shop when they tried to stop a robbery.

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Will we have a White Christmas in Portsmouth this winter? Latest forecast and chances of snow

A sunny Christmas is more likely to be on the cards for Portsmouth this year than a White Christmas, making picture-postcard scenes across Hampshire unlikely.

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Cannabis factory found in Portsmouth as police appeal for witnesses to find a 'suspicious' man

Officers who discovered a cannabis factory in Portsmouth are appealing for witnesses as part of their investigation.

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£4,000 worth of goods snatched from a shop by four women as police appeal for help to find them

Police are appealing for help to find four women who stole more than £4,000 worth of goods from a shop.

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A wild boar was spotted on a Hampshire road promoting a police warning to take care

Police have issued a warning for motorists to take care after a wild boar was spotted on a Hampshire road.

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Inspirational Martha takes part Southsea Santa Run to raise money for other children with arthritis

A Fareham schoolgirl is taking on the challenge of taking part in the Southsea 5k Santa Run later this month to raise money for other children with arthritis.

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£1.75m development offers 'rare opportunity to create a truly extraordinary' home in Hampshire hills

With unmatched views and open plan living, this home offers a unique opportunity to buy a home in an exclusive Hampshire area.

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Portsmouth chief explains reasoning behind abandonment of Charlton fixture after medical emergency

Pompey’s match at Charlton was abandoned this afternoon after 12 minutes

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The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals best schools in UK, with Hampshire school recognised

The UK’s highest-achieving schools have been revealed in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, with a Hampshire school being recognised as one of the best.

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Step inside this luxury £2.5m Emsworth home with stunning glass veranda and coastal location

Step inside this magnificent home.

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Victorious Festival organisers “blown away” after winning Live Music Event of the Year

Organisers of Victorious Festival have been “blown away” after winning a prestigious music award.

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Dramatic rescue as man falls down wall onto shore at Farlington Marshes amid traffic chaos

Firefighters worked with emergency services to rescue a man who had fallen down a wall onto the shore at Farlington Marshes in Portsmouth this afternoon.

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Man accused of “maliciously wounding” Gary Saunders with “pole-like object” and slashing him in face

A Portsmouth man has appeared in court accused of “maliciously wounding” a man with a “pole-like object” and slashing him in the face.

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Portsmouth MPs welcome devolution funding amid election postponement row

Funding for Hampshire and the Solent has been announced for the proposed devolved mayoral authority, following the government’s decision to postpone local elections.

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Everything you need to know about elections in Portsmouth, Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport and Havant after delays

Delays, postponements and elections – after a few days of major changes to the political calendar, when can voters in Hampshire expect to head to the polls?

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M27 lane closed and delays after traffic incident heading towards Portsmouth

A lane has been closed on the M27 heading towards Portsmouth after a traffic incident.

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Community warden sentenced for misconduct in public office

A council community warden has been sentenced for misconduct in a public office.

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Fareham man remains in hospital with life-changing injuries following Lee-on-the-Solent petrol station fire with axe recovered from the scene

A man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life remains in hospital with “life changing injuries” following a fire at a petrol station.

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In Pictures: Glee as children and staff celebrate Westover Pre-School's first birthday

Play combined with a teacher-led curriculum form the foundations of a cherished pre-school which has celebrated its first birthday.