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Richard Thomson: Tributes paid to The News, Portsmouth's consumer champion after his death at 88
Hundreds of people across this area have cause to thank Richard Thomson.
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"We're ready": Opening date confirmed for The Red Lion in Southwick following sudden closure last year
Anticipation is brewing following the announcement that a cherished pub will be reopening for the first time in almost a year.
Two further arrests made after 45-year-old man shot and killed
Two further arrests have been made after a man was shot to death earlier this week.
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"This is the perfect gateway": Transformation work in Castle Road extended further to create attractive destination
Transformative work continues in one of the city’s most vibrant streets making it “safer, greener, and more attractive.”
Couple located after hundreds of pounds worth of meat joints were stolen from M&S in Gosport
Police have located a couple they wished to speak to after hundreds of pounds worth of meat joints were stolen.
"Unsafe" Lee-on-the-Solent skatepark fenced off as work to create new play and fitness area ploughs ahead
Work is ploughing ahead to create a new adventure playground and fitness area after an “unsafe” skatepark closed down several years ago.
"They didn't see it coming": Thousands raised to support Piglet's Pantry staff after shock insolvency
More than £10,000 has been raised to “recompense” staff after Piglets’s Pantry went bust earlier this month, leaving hundreds without pay.
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Work commences at former Jurassic Grill in Whiteley as new Wetherspoons prepares to open
Work has started at a closed dinosaur themed restaurant to transform the vacant site into a popular pub chain.
One lane closed on A3 and delays building following crash on northbound carriageway
Drivers are facing a lane closure on a major stretch of road this morning following a crash.
Volkswagen driver sustains fractured eye socket after being attacked by passenger of another car
The driver of a Volkswagen estate has sustained a fractured eye socket after being punched by the passenger of another car.
"Surprise" as new speed cameras are installed along one of Portsmouth's busiest roads
Two new speed camera have appeared on one of Portsmouth’s busiest roads, much to the surprise of many.
Be prepared for winter blackouts – how Jackery’s portable power can help you stay switched on
Britain has been battered by storms all winter, causing power cuts which have left thousands in the dark. But a few small steps can help you prepare and remain calm.
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"Britain warfighting ready" as powerful HMS Prince of Wales will lead key Arctic Strike Carrier Group deployment to tackle Russian threat
The Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales will lead a UK Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and ‘High North’ in a bid to bolster regional security, the Prime Minister has announced.
“I've lost count of how many operations I've had" - Waterlooville man included in cutting edge clinical trial after 32 years of blood clots
After 32 years of countless operations to remove blood clots, Robert Elliott is hoping a new cutting edge clinical trial could see a huge improvement in his life.
Eastern Road to reopen two weeks early following £3m sewer repairs
“Delight” as work to repair a sewer underneath one of the busiest city roads has been completed two weeks ahead of schedule.
11 Royal Navy ships sold to Bangladesh after serving 'with distinction', HMS Enterprise set for 'new chapter'
There is a long history of selling Royal Navy ships to Bangladesh.
Fire service gives arson response over Portsmouth tower block fire drama
An electric bike sparked a blaze on the 10th floor of a Portsmouth tower block - with the fire service now giving its verdict on whether it was deliberately started.
Precious pups celebrate Valentine's Day in style with coffee morning at The Club House
And they called it puppy love.
I asked AI what the crime hotspots of Portsmouth are - here's what it came up with
Here are some of the most crime-ridden areas of Portsmouth, according to AI.
'Terrible eyesore' as huge pile of rubbish bags dumped on busy Fareham high street
An “eyesore” of rubbish bags has blighted a busy high street for three months, with a resident blasting the situation as “terrible”.