Local
Dozy dealer’s pictures land him behind bars
A DOZY drug dealer was caught out after taking pictures of himself wearing a crown made of £20 notes with a bag of drugs hanging from his mouth.
Yacht couple’s maiden voyage ends in rescue drama
A MAIDEN voyage turned into a nightmare after an elderly couple’s boat sprang a leak.
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Naval ship in Gibraltar stand-off
THE Royal Navy has been involved in a three-hour stand-off with Spanish vessels in Gibraltar’s waters overnight.
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Miles apart – but families united by love of reading
IT’S a tough life for military families who are separated for months on end while they serve and protect our country in foreign lands.
Restaurant fire repairs to cost about £50,000
AROUND £50,000 worth of repairs will need to be done before a fire-damaged restaurant can reopen.
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Agenda
From football to supporting orphanages
It started as a game of football.But now, 10 years on, Faith and Football helps thousands of youngsters across the area with essential reading, business and life skills as well as a place to play the sport.
The £1m home that truly is a grand design
Looking out of the windows that spread the entire width of the house, Lynne and Adrian Sproson admire the panorama of the Solent that they call ‘the best view in the world.’
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‘The theatre is very important to the local community’
Amateur dramatics groups have long had a strong presence in Portsmouth. The city has become known for high-quality productions and showcasing talented actors and actresses who have gone on to make it into the professional ranks.
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‘We have to focus on alternative energy’
Chris Kennett can envisage a time when we’re cycling for our smoothies or simply to watch the television.
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‘For many it was the first time they’d had an eye examination’
It’s not the way most people end up getting an eye test. But in a remote part of Ethiopia, a man with a loud speaker hails the imminent arrival of Mark Esbester and a team from the charity Vision Aid Overseas (VAO).
Audio and Video
Biking brothers aim for new heights at world BMX contest video
BROTHERLY love will have to take a back seat when twins Kieran and Ashley Binner take to the track to race against each other in the BMX world championships next week.
‘It changes the way you view people’
Ahead of his appearance at Portsmouth Guildhall next month, Russell Watson talks to MISCHA ALLEN about his new album, recording from two brain tumours and being asked by Slash to be in his new band.
Sailors getting ready for big parade for Queen’s Jubilee video
SAILORS, submariners and Royal Marines have been pounding the parade square at Longmoor Camp, near Petersfield, ahead of a huge armed forces parade in front of the Queen tomorrow.
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Vicar’s Diamond Jubilee song speaks of love for the Queen video
IT WAS a soulful performance fit for a Queen.
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‘It’s the right time to go back to theatre’
Every day is a juggling act for Denise Welch as she balances her work and being there for her family.
Business
Children’s goal is to help reading scheme
THESE bright young things knew exactly which charity they wanted to support after raising hundreds of pounds through a football challenge.
Hotel ‘will revitalise The Hard’
A LANDMARK hotel which will create 36 jobs and begin the regeneration of The Hard has been given the green light.
20 commentsPipe mines found
BOMBS designed to secure defences on the Isle of Wight have been safely detonated by Ramora UK after laying dormant since the Second World War.
Bus company to carry on offloading depots
FirstGroup put more of its bus services on the block after admitting fuel costs, lower demand and reduced subsidies were hurting the division.
1 commentCourt room to front line
A SOLICITOR is being sent to Afghanistan in October as part of Operation Herrick.
Campaigns
Future is brighter for charity thanks to kind locals at The Sunshine
When Brian Myall was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he called upon friends in his local pub for support.
Celebrate Queen’s Jubilee by helping all those in need
MANY of us will be putting out the bunting and tucking into a feast to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Flying the flag in Cowplain for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
DRESSED to impress, Martin Clement is getting ready for a royal party to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Comedian has a Jubilee date at Portsmouth Cathedral
TV star Hugh Dennis is to open a Diamond Jubilee summer fete at Portsmouth Cathedral.
Love your Local: The Plough and Barleycorn, Cowplain
Found in the heart of a busy neighbourhood, this vibrant pub pulls out all the stops to make sure local residents have a good time.
Defence
Queen’s thanks for military’s tribute
THE Queen has written a letter of thanks to the armed forces following the parade and muster in honour of her Diamond Jubilee.
MoD advised on Iran strike
THE government has sought legal advice on military action in the event of a war breaking out between Israel and Iran, it emerged yesterday.
5 commentsHopes high for Arctic victory
LOCAL MPs say a meeting with diplomat Sir John Holmes over the Arctic Convoys review bodes well for the future.
1 commentRFA Falklands veterans to meet up
SAILORS who served in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary during the Falklands War 30 years ago are holding a get-together in Plymouth.
1 commentVeterans will march through town to remember conflict
FALKLANDS veterans will march through Gosport this weekend to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the conflict.
Education
![JPNS HOOK-WITH-WARSASH PRIMARY SCHOOL HATS
CAPTION: Phoenix Pearman (pictured in the maroon witches hat second row from the back) whose dad died of a brain tumour, which is why they did wear a hat day.
Hook-with-Warsash Primary school was brought alive with an abundance of colour for a day as everyone wore their favourite hats to school. Pupils turned up on a rare sunny day wearing a wonderful choice of hats from flowery bonnets to swimming hats and even a crash helmet!
The day was organised to raise money for Brain Tumour Research and everyone who wore a hat for the day brought in a contribution for the charity. There was also a cake stall organised by parents who produced an enormous mouth-watering selection of delicious treats.
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Children pop their hats on for charity
YOUNGSTERS helped raised hundreds of pounds in memory of their friend’s dad by wearing a variety of hats to school.
Students’ smoothie world record breaker
STUDENTS at Chichester College are celebrating a delicious record – after making the world’s biggest smoothie.
Reading is the norm at school where all pupils have books
BOOKS have almost become part of the uniform at one school, with pupils having to carry one around with them at all times in a bid to improve literacy.
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Environment
Campaigners oppose 100-home plan
RESIDENTS have said they will do all they can to defend an area of open land which has been earmarked for up to 100 homes.
Fury as lorries park up in lane as work on new estate begins
NOW that’s a tight squeeze – but villagers say this is becoming a regular occurance.
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Council leader wants action on town post office
FOR years Gosport’s Post Office has been in a constant state of disrepair.
12 commentsWater supplies boosted by heavy rain
HEAVY rainfall during April has led to a rise in groundwater levels that are vital for supplies in the Portsmouth area.
Butterflies are emerging
FAMILIES are being urged to get down to Cumberland House Natural History Museum, Southsea, to watch a variety of butterflies emerge from their cocoons.
Health
Look out for early signs of dementia
BEING aware of signs showing the early stages of dementia could help identify the condition.
Parents of injured man need transport
A CLOSE friend of a man who suffered a critical head injury in Borneo has called on businesses to help his parents visit their son.
3 commentsThree hospital staff released with no charge after woman’s death
THE Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to prosecute three people in relation to the death of a woman at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester.
Hampshire NHS ‘must adopt IVF guidelines’ - MP
PORTSMOUTH North MP Penny Mordaunt is calling on Hampshire’s NHS to bring in new rules which would allow older women to receive IVF.
9 commentsFears ambulance station is latest in a line of cuts
CLOSING Gosport’s ambulance station would be the latest in a line of cuts to services in the town, a councillor has warned.
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Law and Order
Police release picture of car theft suspect
POLICE have released this photograph of a man wanted for car theft.
Vulnerable couple targeted by drug addict conwoman
A DRUG addict who tricked her way into the home of a couple with learning difficulties and stole from them has been jailed.
Police on the hunt for thief
POLICE are on the hunt for a suspect in the attempted theft of a car in Hampshire.
Drug addicts smash up sailing club’s home
A PAIR of drug addicts who broke into and trashed a sailing club have been locked up.
Politics
Wingfield House closure is confirmed
The government today announced one of Portsmouth’s two tax offices will be closed by 2015.
16 commentsMeon Valley MP wants to tackle youth unemployment
MEON Valley MP George Hollingbery is urging local companies in Hampshire to look at government incentives designed to encourage them to employ young people.
1 commentSave St Peter’s meeting
CAMPAIGNERS trying to save a theatre are set to hold a meeting to discuss their efforts.
Parking fears over plans for old laboratory
RESIDENTS have voiced concerns about access to a proposed new retirement home on the former site of an animal testing laboratory.
Transport
‘I am amazed no-one has been killed there’
DAVID Harrison doesn’t need statistics or traffic consultants to convince him that a roundabout in North End is dangerous.
21 commentsFarlington mailing firm involved in Commuter Challenge
EVEN the directors of a Portsmouth mailing company are getting on their bikes for the Big Green Commuter Challenge.
Workers get out of their cars for green challenge
MORE than 500 employees at Highbury College, Portsmouth, are leaving their cars at home and opting for a greener way of getting to work this week.
2 commentsCall for Butser Cutting cycle route
CYCLISTS have started a petition to create a cycle route along an old motorway.
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Regional
Landlord tackles tenant debt issues
Tenants in rent arrears in the South East will receive financial advice from their social landlord in a bid to stop them descending into further debt.
Walkers stroll for Diabetes UK
Walkers are being encouraged to stroll through the park in Hampshire to raise funds for Diabetes UK.
Carers open up in Vitalise video
Carers looking after loved ones with dementia have opened up about their experiences in a video made by national disability charity Vitalise, which has a centre in Southampton.
Court battle to save Sherlock house
A legal battle fought to save the Victorian house in Surrey where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote The Hound Of The Baskervilles has seen judgment reserved in the case.
£113m for local transport schemes
Thirty local transport schemes, including one in Slough, worth a total of £113 million were given the go-ahead by the Government.
National
Funeral for 'outstanding' soldier
A 19-year-old soldier who died along with five of his comrades when their armoured vehicle was blown up in Afghanistan has been described "as an outstanding young individual" at his funeral.
UK basks in hottest day of the year
Sun worshippers have flocked to beaches and parks as they enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching almost 28C (82.4F).
Elephants 'salute' Olympic torch
The Olympic torch has been "saluted" by two flag-waving elephants at a safari park after the flame was transported aboard a train for the first time.
14-year-old charged after boy death
A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with assault after another boy collapsed during an altercation and later died.
Hospital inquiry into rabies case
An investigation has been launched into how a woman suffering from rabies was reportedly turned away from a hospital emergency department.
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