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Frances Obiefuleh murder trial: Man accused of killing Havant girlfriend - but has not appeared in court
A murder trial is underway - even though the accused is not actually in the courtroom.
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Three people injured in Eastern Road crash which resulted in major closure during Pompey FC game
Three people have sustained injuries after being involved in a serious crash which resulted in a major road closure.
Royal Navy: Defence secretary tight-lipped over sending HMS Stirling Castle to clear Strait of Hormuz mines
The defence secretary kept his cards close to his chest over sending a Portsmouth ship to the Middle East on a mine-clearance mission.
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Southsea grandma found not guilty of coercive control over seven year spell
A Southsea grandma who denied claims of coercive control over a period of seven years has been found not guilty.
Mountbatten Centre gym in Portsmouth to be refurbished as part of extended BH Live contract with city council
A long-standing Portsmouth gym is in line for a refurb.
Crash leaves road blocked both ways causing driver delays
A crash has left a road blocked both ways.
Where is HMS Dragon? When did she arrive in Gibraltar? When did she leave Portsmouth? When will she arrive off Cyprus for Iran conflict deployment?
HMS Dragon has been the focus of the country’s attention since being named as the Royal Navy’s ship for a Mediterranean deployment amid the war between the US and Israel, and Iran.
WATCH: Eastern Road crash leaves debris scattered across scene
A video shows debris scattered across the Eastern Road last night after a crash.
Road left partially blocked both ways near M3 this morning due to obstruction
A road has been left partially blocked near the M3 this morning due to an obstruction.
Campaigners continue to protest against live exports at Brittany Ferries with banner drop
Concerned residents across the south continue to protest against a major ferry company transporting live animals.
Man struck to floor and assaulted in Chichester city centre prompting police appeal
An appeal has been launched after a man was attacked in a city centre.
Eastern Road reopens after earlier closure which saw emergency services on the scene following an incident
Eastern Road has now reopened after it was closed in both directions earlier this evening (March 16) following an incident.
POLITICAL COMMENT: Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation
A major youth employment drive backed by £1 billion will help create 200,000 jobs for young people, alongside the biggest transformation of apprenticeships in a decade.
Brave police office who chased a suspect armed with a large knife among those praised at awards
A Portsmouth police office who chased and apprehended a suspect armed with a large knife is among those who have been praised at this year’s police awards.
Expansion plans could boost vehicle recycling at Hampshire site
Controversial plans to expand a Hampshire car recycling centre could boost the number of reusable parts recovered from scrapped vehicles and improve the safe handling of electric car batteries.
Class A drugs, imitation firearms and knives seized in week of action against county line drug networks
A week of intense police action again county line drug networks in Hampshire has led to arrests as well as the seizure of class A drugs and weapons.
Police officer ‘took money from girlfriends to feed gambling habit’
A Metropolitan Police officer from Fareham violently abused and lied to a string of girlfriends while taking their money to feed his gambling habit, a court has heard.
Former Hampshire police inspector abused young men during strip searches - jury told
A former police officer carried out unnecessary strip searches on young men in custody to sexually abuse them, a court has heard.
Alan Mak MP Off The Fence column: Come along to my community events in 2026
This year I'm holding my three community fairs again. The first one is my 11th annual Community & Volunteering Fair next month on Friday 10 April at Springwood Community Centre.
Joy as a baby white rhino was born at Marwell Zoo on Mother's Day
Mother’s Day was even more special this year after a baby white rhino was born at Marwell Zoo.