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Political comment: Amanda Martin MP welcomes news that Police and Crime Commissioners are to be scrapped
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will be abolished, saving the taxpayer at least £100 million and helping to fund frontline officers to cut crime and protect town centres.
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Man who murdered his grandma by strangling her and setting the house on fire over debts jailed for life
A man who sneaked into his grandmother’s house while she slept and strangled her to gain money from her will has been jailed for life.
Haul of children's clothes and shoes stolen from Next in Hampshire as police search for woman
Police are searching for a women after hundreds of pounds worth of children’s clothes were stolen.
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Christmas magic at Keydell Nurseries as iconic festive walk launches - 24 pictures
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
"Creep” found guilty of stalking ex-Portsmouth MP Dame Penny Mordaunt
A “creep” has been found guilty of stalking ex-Portsmouth MP Dame Penny Mordaunt.
No. 18 bus hits record ridership after upgrades
Portsmouth’s 18 bus route is enjoying record growth, with passenger numbers climbing fast after major upgrades earlier this year.
Celebrations as 'long overdue' six fugure refurbishment is completed as The Green Posts reopens
Smiles all round as a boozer reopens following a ‘long overdue’ six figure refurbishment.
Southsea’s zig-zag paving set to go as new sea defence plans approved
Councillors have bid farewell to the paved zig-zags on Southsea promenade after revised plans for the area’s sea defences were approved.
Five ways the Pixel 10 Pro could simplify your working week with Vodafone Business
The Google Pixel 10 Pro, available through Vodafone Business, offers practical features designed to help small business owners manage their working week more smoothly.
"Exciting enhancements" made to luxury cruise ship MS Borealis as vessel returns to Portsmouth - new changes
A stunning luxury cruise ship has been modernised with “exciting enhancements” ahead of her return to Portsmouth during her winter season.
Disabled woman with assistance dog left “humiliated” after getting boot from Portsmouth Wetherspoon’s pub
A disabled woman was left “humiliated” and “disgusted” when she was booted out of a Wetherspoon’s pub after her assistance dog card to allow her pooch in the venue was rejected.
Cost of retiring Royal Navy ships HMS Albion and Bulwark laid bare as millions in taxpayer cash disappears
Millions of pounds was spent to try and restore two former Royal Navy ships which have been retired.
From writing headlines to making headlines: the fascinating story of entrepreneur James Baggott
ENTREPRENEUR James Baggott will be taking people on a thrilling ride this month as he describes his journey from newspaper subeditor to making his own headlines in the motor world.
"Absolutely life changing" - delight as artificial pancreas helps type 1 diabetic with her dream to become a mum
A woman with type 1 diabetes has hailed the impact of her artificial pancreas in enabling her to start a family with her husband.
Motorcyclist weaving in traffic and tailgating on busy A road
A mum has slammed a "show off" motorcyclist who was weaving in and out of traffic, standing up, and tailgating cars.
"We want justice": Teenage boy sustains broken foot in scary hit and run in Gosport
A teenager has broken his foot in two places after it became trapped under his motorbike during a hit and run.
Two cygnets die after heartbroken swan at Fort Brockhurst ceases to care for them following devastating loss of mate
Two cygnets have died after their grieving mother abandoned them following the heartbreaking death of her mate.
Missing Gosport man found following police appeal after concerns raised for his welfare
A missing man from Gosport has been located following a police appeal.
Shock as vehicle catches fire in Portsmouth as firefighters rush to the scene
Fire fighters rushed to a vehicle fire in Portsmouth yesterday evening.
Man rescued by fire service after being stuck up to his knees in mud in Totton
A man was rescued by fire crews from across the region after becoming stuck up to his knees in mud.