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Much of the building which housed the printing press has been demolished. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

The News Centre building demolition continues - latest pictures

Levi's mum Tammy described him as ‘forever loved’ and a ‘kind, caring, and funny man’.

Gosport murder victim remembered as "kind, caring, and funny man"

Police in Buckingham Street.

Death of 23-year-old in Portsmouth not being treated as suspicious

Whiteley Shopping Centre. Pic: Supplied/Jack Mansfield

Christmas arrives at Whiteley Shopping Centre as it launches celebrations

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 22 year-old man in the early hours of Friday, November 24, where officers were called to Keyes Road, Bridgemary, Gosport. Picture: Sarah Standing (241123-2101)

Fourth person charged after murder of 22-year-old in Gosport

Emergency and support services on the scene following a serious collision on Eastern Road this morning. Pic: Stuart Vaizey

A man has died after this morning's collision on Eastern Road

Portsmouth Cathedral Choir have been selected to sing live on the BBC for Midnight Mass.

Portsmouth Cathedral Choir set to feature live on Christmas TV

Portsmouth's ice rink has opened!

We take a look inside the popular winter attraction

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Steve Madden (39) co-owner of Crema Coffee, their second site which they are based in at London Road, North End, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing

New cafe opens inside former North End bank

Police are dealing with an ongoing incident in Barnham.

Collision involving bus and level crossing causes major delays

The Manor House boarded up. Pic: Pete Turner

Punters determined to save pub submit bid to take it over

Sport

Pompey defender Conor Shaughnessy in the Blackpool defeat. Pic: Jason Brown

The message from the Pompey dressing room as faithful show class

The Pompey dressing room has tonight sent a message to the Fratton faithful after their endless backing in Blackpool thrashing.

Charlton substitute Conor McGrandles celebrates his last-gasp leveller which denied Pompey a Fratton Park victory. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey 2 Charlton 2: Neil Allen's verdict

Paddy Lane's impressive form is driving Pompey's promotion ambition. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

In-form Pompey winger credits Fratton faithful for his impressive revitalisation

Abu Kamara netted a stunning 31st-minute opener for Pompey against Charlton. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Neil Allen's Pompey player ratings against Charlton

LIVE Leyton Orient v Pompey EFL Trophy

Live RECAP the Trophy action as Portsmouth advance to second round at Leyton Orient

Denver Hume returns to Pompey competitive duty tonight for the first time since April. Picture: Jason Brown

Ex-Sunderland man returns to Pompey side after seven months away

Pompey head coach John Mousinho takes his side to Leyton Orient tonight in the EFL Trophy

Pompey predicted XI v Leyton Orient as surprise recall likely

More Football

Alex Roberston was MOTM for Pompey at Burton

'Understated quality, more of same, majestic’: Pompey ratings from Burton win

Colby Bishop had to go off with an ankle injury during the 2-0 success at Burton. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

'It doesn't look brilliant': Pompey boss' fears after Bishop injury

Crime

Allan Grimson. Pic: Solent News and Phot Agency

Convicted double murderer could soon be walking streets again

Police tape. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Woman charged and set for court showdown over £200 chocolate raid

Jamie Smith. Pic: Family/Go Fund Me

Mum pays tribute to “kind” daughter who died sparking Portsmouth murder probe

Kams Palace Chinese restaurant in Park Gate where the fatal car park crash happened.

Driver who kills pedestrian and seriously injures two others is spared prison

Police hunt two female chocolate thieves as image released to public

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 22 year-old man in the early hours of Friday, November 24, where officers were called to Keyes Road, Bridgemary, Gosport. Picture: Sarah Standing (241123-3239)

Community rallies in support of mum whose “kind” son allegedly murdered

Traffic and Travel

Pothole claims - picture for illustration purposes. Photo: Adobe Stock

Pothole claims in Hampshire skyrocket - new data shows

Eastern Road was closed this morning following the fatal collision

Live Eastern Road reopens following fatal collision this morning

Emergency and support services on the scene following a serious collision on Eastern Road this morning. Pic: Stuart Vaizey

Live Portsmouth's Eastern Road remains closed following a serious collision

Theatre-goers can get to the Kings Theatre's annual pantomime at a discounted rate thanks to a festive deal.

Festive deal for theatre-goers attending panto

What's On

Spotify Wrapped 2023 is expected to arrive soon. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Spotify Wrapped 2023 is coming soon

There are a number of places in Portsmouth where dogs can enjoy a trip out and owners can stop off for a coffee at a dog-friendly cafe.

Here are lovely 17 dog friendly cafes in Portsmouth and Hampshire

Snow Queens in front of Marwell Hall at Glow Marwell

Step inside the magical world of Glow Marwell as zoo brightens up for Christmas

Albie, 3, meets Father Christmas. Leigh Park Christmas grotto at Greywell Shopping Centre, Leigh Park, Havant Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 251123-42)

See 8 pictures from the fantastic opening of the Leigh Park Santa grotto

Retro

Street party was in Carnarvon Road, Copnor. Picture: Tony Davis.

16 wonderful photos of Copnor in Portsmouth through the years
You will see a great variety of images in this interesting gallery from Copnor’s past.

Navy Days 2010 at the Portsmouth Naval Base. Pictured HMS Dauntless and the crowds 31st July 2010. Picture: Paul Jacobs 102433-22

27 exciting Navy Days photos from through the years

Portsmouth's Commercial Road Precinct in 1972. The News PP3912

14 photos that show how Commercial Road has changed over the years

circa 1895: A trio of musicians attract a small crowd of children on Southsea beach. (Photo by F J Mortimer/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

11 amazing and rare old images of Southsea

37 fascinating facts about Portsmouth you might not know

Property

This property comes with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two reception rooms.

Stunning home with its own bar in Cosham is on the market for £425,000
A three bedroom semi-detached house in Cosham has come on the market for £425,000 – and it has its own bar.

See inside this beautiful five bedroom property.

Take a look inside this spectacular five bedroom property

This estate consists of a former care home, a four bedroom detached house, a three bedroom cottage and barns with Class Q consent to create five residential units.

This picturesque estate in Liphook is on the market for £9.5m

This property is on the market for £15,000,000 and it comes with over 200 acres of land.

This is what the most expensive property for sale in Hampshire looks like

This property comes with nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms and five reception rooms.

See inside this £15m Hampshire home

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

Lifestyle

These supermarkets will close on Boxing Day.

Portsmouth retailers which will shut on Boxing Day

Swimmers were evacuated. Picture: Karl Jarvis

Fire crews attend incident at leisure centre

Met Office forecasts "possibility of snow" in south of UK

Gloria Quantick and her graddaughter, Beth Davis. Portchester Christmas Market in Portchester Precinct Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 251123-31)

See 9 pictures from the Portchester Christmas Market

People

EasyJet will offer new routes from Southampton Airport next summer

Exciting new easyJet route from Southampton Airport to launch next summer
EasyJet has announced it will offer new flights to Majorca from Southampton Airport next summer.

There has been significant progress at the new QA Emergency Department following months of construction work. The construction of the new emergency department is a £58m project that is expected to take roughly two years to complete. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Amazing progress made at new A&E site at QA hospital - see pictures

Jane Austen is one of the county's most-loved authors

Plans for Jane Austen memorial unveiled to celebrate county's much-loved author

Defence

HMS Queen Elizabeth's ship's company take part in circuits in the hangar. Picture: LPhot Belinda Alker.

HMS Queen Elizabeth crew pioneers fitness programme

Johnny Mercer at HMS Sultan, Gosport. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Thousands of veteran ID cards to be printed per month - Veterans minister

Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, said she will continue to raise the issue about military accommodation, saying the current situation is "not good enough". Pictured is the Conservative politician in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Picture: ParliamentTV - House of Commons.

Gosport MP bemoans military accommodation - "it's not good enough"

The opening of the new Alford Schools of Military Music. Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-3139)

Here are 11 pictures from the Princess Royal

Opinion

Asylum seekers in a dinghy as they cross the English Channel from France to Britain on 15 March, 2022. Credit: Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP via Getty Images

"Stopping the boats is one part of stopping illegal immigration": Penny Mordaunt

We are a generous compassionate nation which has always honoured its commitments to refugees.Penny Mordaunt MP
Bill Bailey visited a whaling museum in Western Australia during his Australian Adventure, which started on Channel 4 this week (Picture: Perpetual Entertainment/Marmalade Sky/Channel 4)

Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure review: Weird, but not-so wonderful

Claire, husband Sean and 19-year-old daughter Joy-Anna featured in the new Channel 5 reality show Wife on Strike (Picture: Channel 5)

Wife on Strike review: Enough to turn anyone into a feminist

Boat Story review: A frenetic, violent coke-com

Philip Cunnington

Shoplifting

Off The Fence: "Government must do more to tackle scourge of shoplifting"

Masterchef: The Professionals review: Voiceover makes you forget Gregg

Catherine Tyldesley plays Kate and Shayne Ward is Jack in Channel 5's new drama The Good Ship Murder (Picture: Channel 5)

The Good Ship Murder review: Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley are all at sea

Business

Glitter galore from the stalls at the Gosport Christmas market. Picture: Mike Cooter (251123)

8 pictures from the festive Christmas market in Gosport

Our readers told us the pubs they think are the cosiest in the Portsmouth area.

See 7 of the cosiest pubs and bars in Portsmouth

The huge RSPCA Stubbington Ark Christmas Fayre. Picture: Mike Cooter (251123)

14 lovely pictures from The Stubbington Arks' Christmas Fayre

Southampton Road Retail Park in Titchfield, where the former Argos store is being turned in to a B&M. Picture: Sarah Standing (141123-1209)

New B&M in Titchfield to create 80 local jobs

Recommended

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

The best sideboards for maximum storage and style

Stylish, practical sideboards for house storage

UK Trending

Aldi gift guide 2023

Aldi gift guide 2023 - including Tom Ford dupes

Shocking CCTV footage shows shameless shoplifters stealing £300 worth of Lego by hiding them in carry bags at a supermarket self-checkout area. They are among a light-fingered four who have been jailed - clockwise from top left, Yasmin Leech, Emma Fraser, Shaun Fitzgerald and Shakita Maximilian

Video shows shoplifters walking out of store with £300 of Lego

Tesco are recalling a brand of frozen peas over fear of contamination.

Tesco recalls frozen food product over fear of contamination

Kate Gearing, 69, was invited to join her daughter, Nessie Gearing and her partner Becca Wolfenden, both 27, on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Thailand after being given the all-clear from breast cancer

Mum, 69, celebrates breast cancer all-clear with Thailand backpacking

Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah addresses journalists in London

'Operating hospital ceiling fell on us' - 43 days as a surgeon in Gaza

Check out our list of the best TV shows arriving in 2024.

Top 9 TV shows to look out for at the start of 2024

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Portsmouth artists during the first lockdown from March 2019. Pictured is: Winnemay. Picture: Paul Windsor

Retro: Photographer Paul Windsor looks back on his Artists in Lockdown series

Ad Feature More than meets the dry eye - combatting eye discomfort