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Villagers thrilled that quarry proposed at Hamble Airfield is set to be refused

Villagers have said they are thrilled that the quarry proposed for Hamble Airfield is set to be refused.

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No decision on who will control Havant Borough Council after the Conservatives lost control in the local elections

No decision has been made on who will be in charge of Havant Borough Council going forward with alliances still being negotiated after the Conservatives lost control in the local elections.

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WATCH: Testing is carried out on the lighting at the sea defences in front of Southsea Castle

A wonderful ambience has been unveiled at Southsea after the lighting was tested along the area’s new sea defences ahead of its opening to the public.

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Portsmouth International Port put up for green energy accolade at Sailwaze awards 2024 - how to vote

Portsmouth International Port has been put up for an award for its environmental sustainability.

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M27: Four-car crash on motorway between Ower and Nursling near Southampton - police rush to scene

Four cars have crashed into each other on a major motorway with police rushing to the scene

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MS Deutschland: Happy guests on flamboyant 1920s style cruise ship welcomed to Portsmouth on British voyage

Holidaymakers were greeted with warm smiles as they were welcomed to Portsmouth

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M25 closure between junction 9 and junction 10 planned this weekend for £317m improvement scheme - diversion

The M25 will be shut for a full weekend for the second time this year as work on the £317m junction 10 improvement scheme continues. 

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Fareham pub The Lord Arthur Lee set to reopen after Wetherspoons sale

A popular Fareham pub recently sold by Wetherspoons is set to reopen after new owners took over - with changes afoot.

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Royal Navy: HMS Chiddingfold back in action after shocking crash involving HMS Bangor in the Middle East

A minehunter vessel is back on deployment after crashing into another Royal Navy warship in the Middle East.

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Electric motoring is the future! Meet the retired couple from Portsmouth who will never go back to petrol power

Portsmouth motorist Dave Gardner has certainly seen some changes in his time behind the wheel.

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Reducing social isolation and preparing food with UKHarvest and Hyde residents

According to the World Health Organisation, 1 in 4 older people experience social isolation, resulting in negative impacts on their physical and mental health.Over the last 3 months, UKHarvest have worked with Hyde to create ‘Shop, Chop and Chat’, a project aimed at engaging communities through ...

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MP Alan Mak visits Royal Mail's Hayling Island Delivery Office to thank staff

Havant MP Alan Mak has visited Royal Mail's Hayling Island Delivery Office to thank staff for their hard work.

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Portsmouth train strikes: How latest ASLEF action will affect city as no services run to London Waterloo

Portsmouth railway passengers will experience fresh journey delays and cancellations as ASLEF union members continue to fight for better pay and working conditions.

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Portsmouth FC becomes first football club to provide male incontinence bins for supporters

Male incontinence bins are being installed in Fratton Park as part of a national campaign.

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D-Day 80: Names of Military veterans added to Normandy Memorial Wall in Southsea, Portsmouth

Dozens of military veterans have been honoured by placing their names on the Normandy Memorial Wall in Portsmouth.

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Picture shows head-on crash involving taxi in Southsea as four people injured

Four people were injured in a head-on collision involving a taxi in Southsea.

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'I think it has exceptional bones': Former Victorian villa minutes from Southsea's vibrant shopping district on sale

This home was formally part of a substantial Victorian villa and it has gorgeous historical ceiling roses.

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Voting figures show support for crime commissioner in Portsmouth was not emphatic

Figures have shown the strong support for Conservative Donna Jones who was re-elected Hampshire and Isle of Wight police and crime commissioner (PCC) in emphatic fashion – but not in Portsmouth itself .

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Portsmouth food hygiene ratings: How 74 local restaurants, pubs, and takeaways scored including Gosport, Fareham and Havant

Food hygiene ratings are one way that consumers can make informed choices about where to eat.

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Appeal launched after teenage boy assaulted during Fareham robbery

The police have launched an appeal following a robbery where a teenage boy was assaulted.