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MOD denies claims military jet caused air traffic control glitch that threw UK airports into chaos
MOD denies claims a military jet threw UK airports into chaos
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Hundreds of protesters descend on city as anti-immigration and anti-racism groups march through centre
Protestors flock to the city
Two men charged after rival protestors marched through the city, police confirm
Two men have been charged following yesterday’s protests
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Ecologists 'incredibly excited' after discovering rare southern damselfly on River Meon
Rare damselfly discovered
Police locate man wanted for slashing Tesla tyre months after launching appeal
A man has been ordered to appear in court
Three arrested as opposing protestors march through city centre
Three people arrested at protests
In Pictures: Breathtaking scenes as hundreds attend Portsmouth Kite Festival 2026
Kite festival wows
In pictures: hundreds of anti-migrant and anti-racism protestors face off in Portsmouth Guildhall Square
Police kept the two groups separate
WATCH: Teens on e-scooters narrowly avoid being hit by cars while trying to evade police
Watch as teens on e-scooters narrowly escape being hit by cars
South Western Railway closes multiple train lines for weekend maintenance
Line closures
Woman suffers serious injuries after being involved in crash with van in Fareham
Cyclist injured
Teenager recklessly rides e-scooter wrong way around a roundabout prompting police appeal
Police launch appeal
'Fitting memorial' for Pompey legend Alan Knight next year as club confirms private family funeral
‘Fitting memorial’ for Alan Knight to take place next year
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Specific protest route mapped out by police to minimise disruption as opposing protestors march through city
Police map out protest route
42-year-old man charged following violent disorder during Eastney anti-migrant protest
He will appear in court on September 12
New policing powers against face coverings to be enforced at planned protest in Portsmouth this weekend
‘It will be enforced equally and impartially’
Vehicle fire causes delays on A27 Havant Bypass westbound
The road is partially blocked
£7.5m SEND centre project set to begin work this year
The new centre will provide 76 specialist places for SEND pupils
Assisted dying Bill thrown out after it was rejected by MPs in narrow defeat - How did MPS in the Portsmouth area vote?
Assisted dying Bill thrown out
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'We remember those who lost their lives' - Portsmouth holds 9/11 commemoration 25 years on from the attacks
The service was held at the Rose Gardens in Southsea