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D-Day: Standing With Giants silhouettes return to Portsmouth via convoy after Normandy ceremonies - pictures

Poignant silhouettes which depict personnel who took part in the D-Day landings returned to Portsmouth following the 80th anniversary ceremonies.

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Hampshire traffic: Severe delays on A27 near Havant and Emsworth due to road closures for bridge repairs

Motorists have been hit with severe delays on a carriageway this morning.

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Man punched to the floor and smacks head on ground in Petersfield with victim being treated in hospital

A man has suffered head injuries after being punched to the ground.

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Waterlooville man reported missing in Cosham Park as police turn to the public for help

A man from Waterlooville has gone missing with police turning to the public for help.

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Cannabis farm with over 150 plants found near Gosport primary school with smell concerning residents

Pungent smells brought police officers to a cannabis farm containing dozens of plants.

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Detached Titchfield bungalow to be demolished for four houses to boost school funds

A detached bungalow will be demolished to make way for four new houses to help boost the coffers at a school.

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"Absurd" 12-bedroom HMO plans in Portsmouth which "defies all reasonable logic" recommended for approval

Council officers have recommended approving what residents have called “absurd” plans for a 12-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Paddington Road, North End.

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Devolution talks for Portsmouth and Hampshire welcomed by councillors but cautions raised

Portsmouth City Council has welcomed the possibility of a devolution deal for Hampshire with cautious optimism.

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Winter Fuel Payment: Portsmouth Labour MPs explain why they did not vote against pensioner cuts

City MPs have explained their reasons for voting against or abstaining from blocking a government policy to limit the winter fuel payment.

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WATCH: New Royal Navy Type 26 warship HMS Cardiff being transported up River Clyde as construction continues

Video footages shows a new Royal Navy warship being transported along the water for the first time.

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Child cancer task force linked to Sophie's Legacy paused by government leaving mum and Gosport MP "devastated"

A task force focused on tackling child cancer which is linked to Sophie’s Legacy has been paused by the government.

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Hampshire traffic: Live A27 updates as motorists hit with 90 minute delays near Havant due to road closures

Motorists have been hit with huge delays on a major carriageway due to roadworks.

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Royal Navy: Armed Forces minister promises Type 31 ships will be built as MoD makes fleet boosting commitment

The armed forces minister has promised that a current shipbuilding programme will be completed.

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Hampshire traffic: Huge 90 minute delays on A27 near Havant as road closures and food festival clog up roads

Heavy traffic delays are frustrating motorists on the A27 today.

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Police release fresh updates as Portsmouth man and woman arrested following "emergency" Southsea drugs raid

Further details have been released after two people were arrested during an “emergency” drugs raid last night.

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LBC presenter James O'Brien bewildered as Colin from Portsmouth slams him for peddling "utter woke nonsense"

Ranting and raving about scones, Brexit and “utter woke nonsense” has left a prominent broadcaster exasperated.

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Royal Navy: HMS Queen Elizabeth welcomes family members aboard carrier as move sparks social media row

The Royal Navy flagship welcomed family members of the ship’s company aboard her flight deck - sparking an argument on social media.

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Police raid Southsea property arresting two people and seizing "substantial" amount of narcotics and cash

Officers have seized a large amount of Class A drugs and cash following an “emergency” raid in Southsea.

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WATCH: Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Portsmouth as crowds cheer her homecoming

Three cheers for the Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth as she makes her return to the naval base.

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Political comment: Havant MP Alan Mak calls for more investment in our Armed Forces at Army Expo 2024

This release has been submitted by Alan Mak MP.