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Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as man sentenced to alcohol abstinence
These people appeared in court on Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8.
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New chapter for boarded up pub The Brickmakers as it benefits from major refurbishment after acquisition
A boarded up pub will reopen
QA Hospital issues advice on how to stay safe as heatwave continues with services stretched
As heatwave continues NHS Trust issues advice to stay safe
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Fresh concrete applied to Bransbury Park swimming pool as multi-million pound project advances
Bransbury Park update
Snake stops Gosport officer in their tracks as it makes a home in their police car
"I couldn't believe what I was seeing"
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Mystery surrounds new Denmead bar 'Secret Den' as owners tease location and opening date on social media
A new bar is coming
Cafe Monde pleads for 'compassion' and 'understanding' after owner charged with arson following major fire
A cafe has issued a statement after its owner was charged with arson
An 1,800-home estate, two new schools, and new office space are all among the plans unveiled this week
Plans for a two new schools and an 1,800-home estate are among the planning applications submitted this week
Allan Grimson: Man who admitted double-murder told family there was 'more to follow'
Allan Grimson is serving a life sentence for two murders in the 1990s.
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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026: Pictures from the first day
The Goodwood Festival of Speed has returned in a cloud of exhaust fumes
Ann Widdecombe's little-known Gosport connection - as tributes are paid to politician who has died aged 78
The late Ann Widdecombe had a little-known connection to Gosport
King Alfred's bones in Winchester: Researchers on quest to find monarch's remains in Hampshire say they have been snubbed by city's university
Researchers on a quest to uncover the bones of King Alfred the Great in Hampshire have run up agains
Hosepipe ban announced for Hampshire and Isle of Wight - how long will it last?
Drought conditions are becoming increasingly likely across the UK.
Union launches 'Pay up 4 Pompey' campaign as strike ballot opens
UNISON and Unite the Union are balloting their members over local government pay
Major Portsmouth drug investigations run cold after large cannabis factory found and CBD shop raided
Operation Blue Island saw several raids take place across the city and surrounding area
Human excrement, food waste with flies on and rubbish dumped by travellers amid foul stench - picture gallery
Human excrement, food waste with flies swarming on and dumped rubbish, among a foul stench and scorched grass, were among some of the items found on a green space where travellers had been for a week.
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'Gun of significant velocity' used to destroy glass at Horndean Parish Council office in 'appalling' attack
The local authority said it has CCTV footage from the scene
Disappointment as Emsworth misses out on shortlisting for 'Town of Culture' awards
Disappointment for Hampshire town as it misses out on shortlisting as the UK’s Town of Culture
Pompey V Southampton derby cost set to hit £500k, police commissioner reveals
Pompey will meet Southampton again this season - with the cost of policing the two football matches revealed
'Emergency closures' on M3 with motorway shut overnight for 'urgent repairs' - when, times
Local authorities announced the decision earlier today