- Liverpool's Smith selling medals
- Diana letters to be sold at auction
- Guesthouse pair lose gay ban appeal
- Atheist victory on council prayers
- Three jailed over gay-hate leaflet
- Damilola killer recalled to prison
- Scargill in strike anniversary call
- 450 jobs face axe in Comet review
- Council seeks spitting ban approval
- Holly mooted for Surprise revival
- Bracelet scheme for drink offenders
- Barclays pays bonuses amid anger
- Frock fit for any gadget lover
- Visitors see giant otters up close
- Lord Prescott to seek police role
- Argentina to state Falklands case
- Double-murder accused found hanged
- Girls in gangs warned of rape risk
- Harry becomes Everest trek patron
- MoD budget claims 'over-optimistic'
News
Boy, 16, died after ‘endurance game’ ended in tragedy
TEENAGER Joshua Twigg died after a ‘game’ with a rope swing went tragically wrong, a coroner has ruled.
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Adventurer rescued in Icelandic drama
STRANDED and needing help, Alex Hibbert did what people have done for generations – called his dad.
Union in call for clarity amid fears of shipyard closure
BAE Systems is facing calls to come clean over whether it has plans to stop building warships in Portsmouth.
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Commodore rides high as he leaves base
THE commanding officer of the navy’s training base got to leave his posting by an unusual means of transport – a giant red tractor.
Extra police costs during London riots are repaid
HAMPSHIRE police have received almost £1.2m for their response to the London riots, The News can reveal.
Sport
Meltdown won’t drive Pompey boss away
Michael Appleton faced up to administration and vowed: I won’t walk away from Pompey.
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Appy: We’re up for the fight ahead
Pompey are ready to show the nation they are up for the fight at Blackpool tomorrow.
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Fans get ready for the next fight
FANS are preparing themselves for a new fight to save Pompey.
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Hawks told to tighten up
Careless Hawks need to tighten up as they host Hampshire rivals Basingstoke Town in Blue Square Bet South at Westleigh Park (3pm).
Henderson: I had no desire to leave Pompey
The future of the club may be threatened but Stephen Henderson is not about to jump ship and give up on his shot at first-team Championship football.
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Lifestyle
You’re only a day away
In November we reported on two young girls, Courtney and Talia, who had been offered the role of Annie in the Portsmouth Players new production. Now, after months of rehearsals, and less than a week away from the opening night, the musical is ready to hit the stage.
It’s just rubbish to some, but an open canvas to others
MOST people don’t see much use for empty tin cans and bits of old cardboard.
Birth of Dickens is a cause for celebration
ACTORS staged a spectacular recreation of the naval ball where Charles Dickens’ mother went into labour.
Phantoms make a haunting appearance
There’s been a lot of hype about the national tour of The Phantom Of The Opera, as it arrives at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton in 2013 with tickets recently going on sale.
Circle of Friends video
Some Portsmouth music fans might remember Trouble Shooter, many will remember The Elements and most will know of The Rubicon.
Community
Ian’s mission is to help change people’s lives
Ian Thorburn always knew his calling in life was to help out others in need.
Love messages are to be turned into a book for museum
SEND a letter to your love this Valentine’s Day and it will form part of a romantic book.
Children’s activity group launches at city market
KIDS are being offered the chance to get creative at free workshops at the Love Southsea Market.
Get sporty and help a charity
PEOPLE of all ages and fitness levels are being invited to take part in Sport Relief in Havant.
Photos tell tales of Doreen’s early years in Portsmouth Picture gallery
Eighty-five-year-old Doreen Loo got in touch with Remember When with a series of photographs from her younger days in Portsmouth.
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