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BMX racer has bespoke bike and gear stolen in Portsmouth in blow to world championship preparations
A young BMX racer has had her bike stolen in Portsmouth in a blow to her preparations for an upcoming world championship.
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Determined Royal Navy sailors at HMS Collingwood conquer 16-hour fitness challenge for Samaritans
Resilient sailors completed a 16-hour fitness challenge raising money for a good cause.
Calls made for on Government to bring forward Mayoral elections
Calls have been made for the government to bring forward the new regional mayor elections in the wake of yesterday's decision to plough ahead with the local elections.
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POLITICAL COMMENT: Stephen Morgan MP joins the frontline with Trading Standards for crackdown on dodgy shops
Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan joined Trading Standards, police and public health for their crackdown on the sale and supply of illegal tobacco products.
Firefighters from across Hampshire race to Bird in Hand pub in Fareham after smoke spotted on roof
Crews from across Hampshire scrambled to a fire at a pub last night (February 16).
Picture shows crash on busy Portsmouth road leaving one person injured
A picture shows a crash on a busy Portsmouth road that left one person injured.
New ball courts approved for Baffins, Stamshaw and Charles Dickens
New multi-use games courts are coming to Portsmouth following investment from the Football Foundation and the city council.
Fire crews respond to reports of smoke emitting from manhole cover following unplanned power cut
Reports of smoke emitting from a manhole cover following a power cut resulted in an emergency response yesterday.
Wightlink ferry crashes into Gunwharf terminal in Portsmouth 'sustaining damage' with services cancelled
An Isle of Wight passenger ferry has crashed into a terminal with services being cancelled.
Council urges Sir Keir Starmer to ban under-16s from social media as PM torn by 'powerful arguments'
A local authority has thrown its weight behind the government’s plans to clamp down on the dark side of social media.
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Disgraced former Southsea takeaway owner ordered to pay back over £70,000 or face prison
A former Southsea takeaway owner has been ordered to repay over £70,000 after spending his money on lavish items rather than settling his tax bill.
M27 closures as work continues on the multi-million pound junction 10 improvements for new eco town
Two lanes are set to be closed overnight on the M27 this week - with a junction closure also in place as part of the multi-million pound Junction 10 upgrade.
Plans for new care home and houses at Browndown Training Camp revamped after backlash from residents
Plans for a new care home and houses on the land of a derelict MoD site have gone back to the drawing board.
Police update after 'unexploded bomb' found on Eastney beach
Police have given an update after a suspected “unexploded bomb” was found on Eastney beach on Monday.
The man whose work helped to transform Portsmouth into a leading ferry port has been remembered
The man whose work helped to transform Portsmouth into a leading ferry port has been remembered - with hopes that his strong legacy for the city will continue.
Multiple coastguard crews race to rescue child stuck in mud in Bosham
The coastguard raced to a scary incident yesterday after a child got stuck in mud.
Eastney beach locked down by police after 'unexploded bomb' discovered
Eastney beach has been shut down by police after an “unexploded bomb” was discovered.
Four arrested for fraud over qualifications to enter construction industry as lives put 'at risk'
Four men have been arrested after construction workers have allegedly been handed fraudulent trade qualifications to enter the industry - potentially putting lives at risk.
Picture shows police in protective gear detaining boy after concerns raised on Portsmouth bus
Concerns over a teenager on a bus led to police in protective gear performing a stop search on the suspect.
Pembroke Gardens tipped as frontrunner for Queen Elizabeth II statue
Portsmouth City Council has confirmed it is moving forward with plans for a memorial statue of the late Queen Elizabeth II, with fundraising expected to begin in spring 2026.