- Cheers as BGT judge Holden returns
- Police appeal over linked robberies
- 'More families' covering bills
- Police seize spoof poster fanzine
- Protesters show Syria solidarity
- Families 'set to lose tax credit'
- Six bailed in corruption probe
- Man quizzed over village murder
- Alexander urges tax relief reform
- Redknapp hits out at CPS over trial
- 'Nuclear' accusations dismissed
- Bumped-up insurance claims 'surge'
- Not time to resign, says Lansley
- Burglar leaves his voice behind
- Guesthouse pair lose gay ban appeal
- Three jailed over gay-hate leaflet
- Damilola killer recalled to prison
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Finest firms and the classiest companies scoop our awards Picture gallery
THE best and brightest of the region’s business people came together last night for The News Business Excellence Awards 2012.
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Tears and tributes to popular father and son from Portsmouth who died hours apart
TEARS were shed as hundreds of mourners said their final goodbyes to a father and son who tragically died 36 hours apart.
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Tributes to ‘suicide mission’ 70 years ago
THE Royal Navy will lead tributes to 40 men killed in a Second World War ‘suicide mission’ 70 years ago today.
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‘Heel test’ saved my son from brain damage
CRADLING her 10-week-old baby boy, Connie Tull is grateful a routine test picked a condition that would have left her son brain damaged.
Southsea’s Kings Theatre film night helps raise cash for The Rosemary Foundation
THE screening of a classic film proved popular at Southsea’s Kings Theatre.
Art celebrates 50-year Haifa friendship
STUDENTS miles apart have collaborated on an art project which marks the 50th anniversary of the partnership between the cities of Portsmouth and Haifa in Israel.
Flood defences to be improved to protect thousands of Portsmouth homes
MORE than 2,200 homes in Portsmouth will get better protection against flooding as the Environment Agency pumps £1.3m into drainage improvements.
2 comments‘Glue up your windows’ to beat Portsmouth burglars
POLICE are urging people to keep their windows locked – and even glue them up – after a spate of burglaries.
Redknapp hits out at CPS over court case
FORMER Pompey boss Harry Redknapp has criticised the Crown Prosecution Service for putting him through a ‘farcical’ tax evasion trial.
2 commentsRobbers target 11-year-old Portsmouth boy
AN 11-year-old boy was robbed of his mobile phone by two teenagers.
Jury deliberates in Portsmouth child abuse case
THE jury in the trial of a Scout leader accused of abusing young boys has begun trying to reach its verdicts.
Hayling Island man is found with cocaine in Portsmouth’s Guildhall Walk
MAGISTRATES told Aaron Trafford to pay £155 after he was caught with cocaine.
Charity big band concert in Portsmouth
THE Sarisbury Green Big Band will perform a concert in Portsmouth to raise money for the All Saints Development Appeal.
Portsmouth man caused £4,000 damage to chandelier
A PUB-GOER who smashed a £4,000 chandelier has been told to pay compensation.
Portsmouth office move for NHS services
THE team delivering Portsmouth’s health needs is to move offices as part of the government’s reorganisation of the NHS.
Portsmouth man was drunk and disorderly
MAGISTRATES have told a man to pay £125 for being drunk and disorderly.
Darin steps his training up a gear
WITH just over a week left until his first half marathon, Darin McCloud has stepped up his training programme.
Portsmouth North MP’s call for more apprentices
PENNY Mordaunt has applauded news that 720 more people in Portsmouth started an apprenticeship last year.
Authors’ challenge to ‘Do a Dickens’
The News launches an exciting writing competition with six great openings from top writers
IBM is short-listed for the work it does with interns
TECHNOLOGY giant IBM has been short-listed for two National Council for Work Experience awards.
1 commentBoat show’s new sponsor
THE first boat show to be held at Gunwharf Quays will be sponsored by Suzuki, it has been revealed.
Port is now even better connected than before
A LUXURY coach service has begun calling at Portsmouth International Port.
Book tells of a life of sea, fish and ships
A LIFE spent on the ocean waves and serving fish and chips has been chronicled in an aptly named book – Fish and Ships.
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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.
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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Warship to help raise Hounds for Heroes cash
SAILORS from HMS Illustrious are aiming to buy a specially-trained dog to improve the quality of life of an injured serviceman or woman.
Appeal for return of five missing rings
GRANDFATHER George Betteridge is desperately hoping five rings with sentimental value are returned to him.
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Training continues for big donor challenge
TWO firefighters are not letting the cold snap get in their way as they continue pounding the streets in training for a fundrasing event.
Train passengers face delays after power fault on Portsmouth tracks
RAIL passengers travelling out of Portsmouth had their journeys disrupted yesterday.
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.
Youngsters impress author with their work
YOUNGSTERS wowed an award-winning author and illustrator with original mythological yarns of how Portsmouth was created.
Calls for public to ‘Love Your Police’ in city campaign
POLICE will host a day of action to strengthen community links as front desks at two Portsmouth stations prepare to shut.
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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.
Scout leader accused of abusing young boys
A SCOUT leader is standing trial accused of raping and molesting young boys.
Please send us your pictures of the snow
A LIGHT dusting of snow covered Portsmouth and its surrounding areas last night.
6 commentsHappy birthday to city nursing home
STAFF, residents and their friends will all be joining together to celebrate the first birthday of a care home.
Ipswich game will go ahead despite bank account remaining frozen
ANDREW Andronikou has reassured fans that Tuesday’s Valentine’s Day match against Ipswich will be going ahead as planned.
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Ground is broken at site of new arts extension
CHANCELLOR of the University of Portsmouth Sheila Hancock broke the ground on the site of a new £14m arts extension this week.
Adventurer rescued in Icelandic drama
STRANDED and needing help, Alex Hibbert did what people have done for generations – called his dad.
Pompey to meet HMRC tomorrow
POMPEY bosses will finally get a chance to speak directly to the taxman tomorrow morning.
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Hampshire councils to hire experts to fight shipyard closure
COUNCIL leaders are due to hire a crack team of business experts in a bid to save Portsmouth’s 500-year-old shipbuilding industry.
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Les Miserables film to be shot in Portsmouth
HOLLYWOOD has come calling in Portsmouth to find hundreds of men to appear as extras in the blockbuster film Les Miserables.
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Pyramids pools are set to reopen
SOUTHSEA’S Pyramids Centre will reopen its swimming pools to the public on Saturday.
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Olympic cookery challenge gets celeb chef launch
STUDENTS are gearing up to prove themselves to be the next Jamie Oliver.
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