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Debenhams Southsea: Work begins at former Palmerston Road store as developers plan to build new Handleys Corner flats
Work appears to be underway at the site of a former Southsea department store where developers plan to create new flats.


Havant man's motorcycle stolen after attack - Hampshire police call for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses after a late night attack saw a Havant man assaulted by two men who then stole his motorbike.


Hunter Gatherer Coffee in Southsea could close by New Year if locals fail to support them
The owner of a popular coffee shop and cafe is having to make ‘tough decisions’ as he faces financial challenges.


Gosport man Shaun Hewer jailed for historical child sex offences starting when victim was four years old
A 65-year-old man from Gosport has been jailed for historical child sex offences.


Portsmouth Fish and Chip shop make generous donation to hospital ward
A local takeaway delivered free meals to a Portsmouth mental health ward with staff blown away by their generosity.


Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas gets a makeover for Great Ormond Street Hospital from The Cave Studios in Fareham
As far as Christmas charity songs go, Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas is one of The Big Ones.


“Sorry but you have lost the support of local landlords" - Private landlords hit out over Portsmouth City Council's homelessness strategy
Landlords have criticised the council’s aim of preventing homelessness


For sale in Hampshire: This beautiful cottage in Havant is up for auction with bids starting at £660,000
A picturesque three bedroom cottage is up for auction – see inside.


George's Rockstars charity say 'Let's Make Christmas Loud!' as they shoot for a Christmas number one
Local charity George’s Rockstars have two goals this festive season – Let’s Make Christmas Loud, and to get the song of the same name to the top of the charts.


Royal Navy: Heroic Portsmouth-based HMS Dauntless seizes £200m of drugs in Caribbean
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dauntless has returned to its home port after its crew seized more than £200m of drugs during a hurricane season deployment to the Caribbean.


Portsmouth man arrested on suspicion of assault after Hampshire police officer attacked in Fratton
Police have arrested a Portsmouth man on suspicion of assault after an officer was attacked during a “concern for welfare” operation.


Police appeal following theft from Ford Transit parked in Morrison's car park in Portsmouth
The police are appealing for information after a laptop and phone were stolen from a car which had been smashed during the incident.


Police officers investigating Whiteley burglary release e-fit image of wanted man
Officers investigating a report of burglary in Whiteley have released an e-fit of a man they would like to speak with in connection with the incident.


Schools in Hampshire: Trosnant Infant School in Havant has received a good Ofsted report
An infant school in Havant has been described as ‘calm and orderly’ in its recent Ofsted inspection.


Christmas in Hampshire: Tangier Road in Baffins decorated by Yarn-Bombers ahead of Christmas market - See pictures
A Portsmouth sewing group have decorated a Baffins post box and bollards in woollen Christmas outfits to celebrate the festive season.


“Proper old fashioned backstreet boozer” in Portsmouth a sorry sight as it remains closed
A “proper old fashioned backstreet boozer” that left its landlords “gutted” when they called time after 24 years remains a sorry sight with it still shut.


Signage for new OneBeyond shop in Waterlooville goes up at site of former Wilko - here is when it will open
Excitement is building for the arrival of a major new discount shop in Waterlooville at the site of a former Wilko store.


Police give update into Gosport school "fight" that left girl with serious head injuries as schoolgirl arrested
Police are still investigating a fight at a Gosport school that led to a teenage schoolgirl being rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after allegedly being attacked by a fellow female pupil.


Royal Navy: HMS Dauntless makes glorious return to Portsmouth - see pictures
HMS Dauntless is officially back in Portsmouth following its successful deployment.


Hampshire police officers attend Portsdown Hill traffic incident as cyclist comes off bike
Police were called to a traffic incident in which a cyclist was injured on a busy road.
