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Jessica and Callum with their three children. Callum suffered a serious head injury in an attack on Cosham High Street on Friday, April 24.

Thousands raised for dad who suffered traumatic brain injury

The government has been pushed to accept the Airbus deal to build new Skynet satellites, and not to accept a 'lowball' American offer. From L: Defence secretary Wes Streeting and Liberal Democrat James MacCleary.

MPs pushed to back Airbus satellite jobs and not 'lowball' US offer

Retired Type 23 frigate HMS Iron Duke being towed to HMNB Portsmouth ahead of the prospect of being scrapped.

Prince William's warship towed to base as she faces being scrapped

The water quality problem in Lee-on-the-Solent has been resolved, after people were were urged to boil it before consumption.

Water quality issue resolved with no bacteria detected

Green Posts general manager George Skeates during the World Cup

Portsmouth pub manager is named one of the country's best

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British RAF fighters have been deployed to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks in Yemen.

RAF deployed to defend Saudi Arabia amid 'outrageous' Houthi attacks

A preview of Ports Creek in Hilsea, Portsmouth, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, as a section of the footpath is being planned to be opened by the October Half Term. Picture: Sarah Standing (201026-327)

Large parts of Ports Creek and Hilsea Lines set to reopen - when

Southsea Infant School, Collingwood Road, Southsea, on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

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Portsmouth parents asked to have their say on primary school shake-up

A naked man was seen 'behaving suspiciously' in Middle Park Way area of Leigh Park.

Naked man arrested for exposure after 'behaving suspiciously'

Former records office sheltered housing proposal

Former Records Office could be replaced by sheltered housing scheme

The Portsmouth Fireworks organised by Portsmouth City Council took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, on Southsea Common.
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Portsmouth100 celebrations light up city with fireworks spectacular

The Golden Lion, Southwick High Street, PO17 6EB.

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Sport

John Mousinho had an altercation with Wolves' bench at the final whistle of the 1-1 draw. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss John Mousinho hits out at Wolves head coach after clash
Terry Devlin’s late leveller keeps the Blues 13th in the Championship
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Terry Devlin celebrates his stunning late leveller in Pompey's 1-1 draw at Wolves. Picture: Jason Brown

Wolves 1 Pompey 1: Neil Allen's verdict

Marlon Pack has been rested from Pompey’s trip to Wolves. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss rotates squad at Wolves - plus a surprise injury return

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Former Pompey, Brighton & Ipswich defender confirms link up with club

John Mousinho has praised Regan Poole's performance against Norwich. Picture: Jason Brown

'Best Pompey display for a long time': Boss hails player's form return

John Mousinho is without 12 players for the trip to Wolves on Tuesday night. Picture: Jason Brown

Exclusive Player shortage forces Pompey boss to turn to youth for Wolves clash

Marlon Pack started his ninth successive Championship match for Pompey on Saturday as they won 1-0 at Norwich. Picture: Jason Brown

'Running himself into the ground': Pompey boss on Marlon Pack concerns

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Revellers having a good time at Tiger Tiger in Gunwharf Quays back in the day.

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Crime

Man pinned to ground outside pub is named and charged

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Police arrest Portsmouth man on suspicion of burglary in Fareham

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Waterlooville crime up 22% as police warn of 'significant' rise

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Suspected Class A drugs and cannabis have been seized, two arrests were made and a prolific shoplifter was charged during police cycling patrols across key areas in Milton Keynes.

Police hunt sniper killing and injuring cats with air weapon

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People

Thousands of properties have lost power following an issue in rural Hampshire.

Thousands of properties hit by power cut as engineers rush to scene

Police are appealing for information following an arson attack in Ballymoney in the early hours of Friday, 9th October.

Police sent on 'concern for welfare' call and find man dead at home

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Nora, 5 and Lilia, 8 from Gosport, enjoy Portsmouth Pumpkin Patch.

Families enjoy a fun filled day at the free Portsmouth Pumpkin Patch

Traffic and Travel

Long delays and road partially blocked on M3 following crash.

Here’s why part of the M27 was closed down for over six hours

Police have issued a further appeal after a Gosport biker died at the scene of a serious crash on the M27.

Debris from Mercedes cleared from scene of M27 crash where biker died

The crash where three people were injured took place near the Portsbridge Roundabout.

Three people injured in crash near busy roundabout

A South Western Railway train on the West of England line

Busy train route reopened after tree falls on line

Business & Retail

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

The Heron reopened on Friday, October 16 following a major refurbishment.

'We are delighted' - pub reopens after six-figure transformation

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

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Prime Minister told: Don't risk Portsmouth jobs with leap into unknown

Defence

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth insults UK veterans who served in Afghanistan.

Disgraceful Pete Hegseth insults UK veterans who fought in Afghanistan

HMS Iron Duke is being towed to Portsmouth after being retired from the Royal Navy fleet.

Retired Royal Navy ship to arrive in base amid uncertain future

Prime minister Andy Burnham is being pressured to award the Skynet 6 contract to Airbus, as alternative proposals risk losing hundreds of jobs.

MPs dispute as Airbus space satellite jobs hang in the balance

HMS Duncan returned to Portsmouth on Friday, July 24, 2026, after completing phase one of Operation Firecrest.

Destroyer HMS Duncan 'heads into refit' after HMS Prince of Wales op

Lifestyle

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury's will sell you a pumpkin for 50p this year - here's how

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