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Pictured: Families gathering at Portsmouth Naval Base to see HMS Prince of Wales return home after a three month deployment in the USA. The Queen Elizabeth-class carrier completed her first long-term mission after being beset with mechanical problems last year.

HMS Prince of Wales makes glorious return home

Commanding Officer Captain Richard Hewitt OBE greets his wife Clara his children Oliver, 10, William, eight and Ben two.

34 pictures from HMS Prince of Wales' glorious return home

Scaffolding has been erected as work continues at the former Debenhams in Southsea's Palmerston Road.

Work underway on former Southsea department store

Popular coffee shop, Hunter Gatherer risks closing due to cost of living prices Pictured: Owner Brian Morton outside Hunter Gatherer, Southsea on Friday 8th December 2023 Picture: Habibur Rahman

Coffee shop owner 'overwhelmed' by support from locals

Magical scenes include a tunnel of lights

13 magical pictures from the Enchanted Staunton festive lights trail

Southern Water has confirmed that repair work in Eastern Road will take place sooner than anticipated.

Eastern Road burst main repairs to commence earlier than planned

A Hampshire police officer was injured during the incident.

Man arrested after alleged racist abuse and assault of police officer

Fabulous house covered in thousands of Christmas lights

Bill and Barbara are raising money for Woodsy’s Food Bank

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Levi's funeral will take place on December 21. Pic: Facebook

“Loud” funeral procession with bikers escort for Gosport man killed

Customers waiting for the opening of the newly located Poundland store in West Street, Fareham. Picture: Mike Cooter (091223)

13 pictures of new Poundland store in Fareham at site of former Wilko shop

One Network's Eastern Road map

Eastern Road to shut for road works as Portsmouth FC game versus Bolton finishes

Sport

BillySharp is on the lookout for a new club following his LA Galaxy exit

Ex-Sheffield Utd & Saints striker's availability sparks Pompey debate

Pompey fans have found themselves discussing former Sheffield United, Leeds and Southampton striker Billy Sharp following his LA Galaxy departure

Pompey midfielder Alex Robertson

Explained - why Pompey possess the 'best player' in League One

A round up of the latest League One headlines. (Getty Images)

Bolton break 99-year record as worrying Reading news emerges

More than 1,400 Pompey fans travelled to Northampton on Saturday to witness their 3-0 win against the Cobblers.

Pompey make ticket announcement for Boxing Day trip to Bristol Rovers

Sean Raggett is congratulated by his Pompey team-mates following his opener against Northampton on Saturday.

‘I’m sick of grief he gets' - Often-criticised Pompey player backed

Sean Raggett is congratulated by his Pompey team-mates following his opener against Northampton on Saturday.

‘I’m sick of grief he gets' - Often-criticised Pompey player backed

More Football

Kusini Yengi scored Pompey's second goal in their 2-0 win over Bolton

The Pompey verdict following top-of-the-table win against Wanderers

Connor Shaughnessy heads home Pompey's first-half opener against Bolton. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportImages

Magnificent Pompey deliver huge promotion statement after stunning win

Crime

Police appeal for information after a handbag was stolen from a bathroom in Nando's in Gunwharf Quays.

Woman's handbag stolen from Nando's bathroom

Gary Page has been banned from parts of Winchester City Centre for two years.

"Nuisance" man banned from city centre

Drivers on the M27 are delayed this morning.

Drivers delayed on Hampshire motorway

England boxing coach Mick Driscoll, who represented City of Portsmouth during his career as a boxer

England Boxing coach from Portsmouth is charged with sexual assault

Nigel Lay. Pic: Hants police

Man jailed for 12 years for rape and coercive and controlling behaviour

Police are appealing for witnesses to a bike theft in Lilac Road, Havant, in which a man was assaulted. The theft took place at 11pm on Wednesday, December 6.

Witnesses called for on attack and motorcycle theft

Traffic and Travel

Emergency services are at the scene of a multi vehicle collision on the M27 near Fareham.

Emergency services attend a multi-vehicle collision on M27

There are delays on the M3 this evening following a broken down bus.

Delays on M3 southbound following broken down bus

A dog was killed on the M27

Dog killed by car in M27 crash to leave motorway blocked as traffic held

M27 crash edited:habibur rahman

M27 blocked and traffic held by police after vehicle crash

What's On

Takedown Festival 2024 has announced nine more acts to perform across the two day event in April. Picture: Takedown Festival 2024

Takedown Festival 2024 confirms nine more acts

James Oates as Wishee-Washee, Chris Aukett ad Widwo Twankey and Josiah Eloi as PC. Aladdin is at New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth from December 8-31, 2023

Review | Aladdin at New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth: "A wild (magic carpet) ride"

Everything you need to know about our local shopping centres.

Everything you need to know about our local shopping centres

Journey into the heart of Iceland’s glacial wonders. Picture – Adobe

Ad Feature Top five blue ice cave tours for a mystical journey in Iceland

Retro

The Tricorn Centre in 1988. The News 880373-3

23 nostalgic memories of a trip to the infamous Tricorn
For many people in Portsmouth the Tricorn held great memories.

Guildhall Square when it was open to traffic undated

23 wonderful unseen photos of Portsmouth Guildhall over the years

The Princess of Wales looks up at residents at Buckingham Green, Buckland, Portsmouth as their roar welcomes her, as she tours parts of Portsmouth after receiving the Honorary Freedom of the City on 16th October 1992

Princess Diana: 14 memorable pictures of Diana visiting Portsmouth

The beast from the East made its presence felt in Portsmouth back in 2018 but that wasn't stopping people from having fun int he snow. Pictured: Evelyn Boom pushes Paul and George Higgs on the sled. Picture: Keith Woodland

See 13 wonderful pictures of Portsmouth covered in snow

Port Solent Marina in January 1988. The News PP5109

23 stunning photos taking you back to how Portsmouth looked in 1988

Property

This property comes with three bedrooms, two receptions and one bathroom.

This picturesque cottage comes with three bedrooms and is beautiful
A picturesque three bedroom cottage is up for auction – see inside.

This property comes with six bedrooms, four bathrooms and five reception rooms. This home also comes with a heated pool, a gym and a large decked area. This home is on the market for offers over £3,000,000. This house is on the market with Jeffries & Dibbens Estate Agents. The listing says: "Comprising of approximately 7160 square feet, this impressive family home is situated on Hill Head Seafront and boasts panoramic views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight." The listing says: "The current owners have extensively renovated and extended the property, adding a heated swimming pool with deck, a fully equipped, sea-facing gym and a sleek office with vaulted ceilings." This property is near public transport links including Fareham train station and Gosport Ferry Terminal. There are also local schools close by including Crofton Hammond Junior School and Crofton Hammond Infant School.

Look inside this breathtaking £3m beachside home in Fareham

This 4 bedroom property comes with two bathrooms and three reception rooms and it spans across three floors.

This luxurious £795,000 town house comes with a free standing bath

Poundland in Market Quay, Fareham, will be closing but a spokesperson has confirmed the location that the store will be moving into. Picture: Sarah Standing

Poundland in Fareham confirms new site following re-location announcement

By using your garden as a resource you can create some simple, yet beautiful decorative displays for the Christmas festivities

Tips on how you can have a green Christmas by using plants from the garden

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

Want to update your workforce’s skills or bring on new talent? Picture – supplied / Shutterstock

Ad Feature Free Solent Skills Bootcamp programme will future-proof your workforce

Kate and Terry Stares celebrate Terry's 50th birthday. Powder Monkey Brewery Christmas Market, Priddy's Hard, Gosport Picture: Chris Moorhouse

11 fantastic pictures from Powder Monkey Brewery's Christmas market

Hidden gems from High Tatras to castles. Picture – Adobe

Ad Feature Top Slovakia tour packages: Hidden gems from High Tatras to castles

A view of the pools area at the Bahia Principe Sunlight Tenerife

Why people keep on coming back to the Bahia Principe Sunlight in Tenerife

People

Stan the cat is looking for a forever home after being at The Stubbington Ark for over six months. Picture: Alia Thomas

Purrfect cat desperate to find forever home
The Stubbington Ark is ‘desperate’ to find a home for Stan – the ‘most perfect’ cat, who was found as a stray.

Pictured: Mojave aircraft is taken back into the hanger after a successful trail on HMS Prince of Wales. Pic: RN

HMS Prince of Wales is returning home to Portsmouth after carrying out trials

Portsmouth Guildhall Picture: Adobe Stock

Popular Mexican inspired party to return to Portsmouth Guildhall

Defence

Commanding Officer of 809 Naval Air Squadron Commander Nick Smith with an F-35 Lightning stealth jet. Pic: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

RAF’s F-35 Lightning stealth fighter jets set to deploy from HMS Prince of Wales

Ministry of Defence handout photo of HMS Dauntless. Pic: LPhot Stuart Dickson/PA Wire

Heroic Portsmouth-based HMS Dauntless seizes £200m of drugs in Caribbean

HMS Dauntless arriving back into Portsmouth. Pictured - HMS Dauntless Photo by Alex Shute

See 5 breathtaking pictures of the return of HMS Dauntless

Chief of Staff MARCOM Rear Admiral Delgado RN making a speech during the SNMG2 handover ceremony. Portsmouth-based type 45 destroyer, HMS Duncan - lead by Commodore Paul Stroude - has been in charge of the Nato Mediterranean task group since June.

HMS Duncan hands off Nato task group command

Opinion

Outlander star Sam Heughan played hunky motorcycle cop Danny in the new Channel 4 drama The Couple Next Door (Picture courtesy Channel 4)

The Couple Next Door is an unappetising stew of mystery-thriller cliches

And our topic this week is: the most unlikely person to pop up playing a pervy neighbour in a new Channel 4 drama.Philip Cunnington
Paterson Joseph and Daisy Haggard star in the new BBC comedy-thriller Boat Story (Picture: BBC/Two Brothers/Matt Squire)

Boat Story review: A frenetic, violent coke-com

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

Irish crime drama Kin is all about the women

Philip Cunnington

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

Shoplifting

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

Business

Comfort and Joy 2023 (from left) - Sherry Craig of Two Saints, Michelle Treacher of Hope into Action, Portsmouth, curate Rev Rajiv Sidhu, Rev Canon Bob White, Claire Lambon of Stop Domestic Abuse, Mel Goddard of Roberts Centre, and CEO of Roberts Centre Carole Damper at St Mary's Church, Fratton. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Comfort and Joy campaign celebrating its 21st anniversary of helping ‘those on t...

Traditional gingerbread houses on sale at Port Solent. Picture: Mike Cooter (091223)

15 pictures as Port Solent’s Christmas market returns with fun activities for al...

Tim Benham (Store Manager) opens the new Poundland store in West Street, Fareham. Picture: Mike Cooter (091223)

Poundland in Fareham opens new store at site of former Wilko shop

Popular coffee shop, Hunter Gatherer risks closing due to cost of living prices Pictured: Owner Brian Morton outside Hunter Gatherer, Southsea on Friday 8th December 2023 Picture: Habibur Rahman

Coffee shop in Southsea at risk of closure

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Emergency crews at Babbs Mill Lake, Kingshurst, Solihull, West Midlands. December 11, 2022.

Video looks back at the tragic loss of the Babbs Mill Boys in icy lake

These are the most loved and hated Christmas traditions

These 'new' Christmas traditions are slowly pushing old ones out

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Moment fire "completely destroyed" cars parked at airport

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Dashcam captures man driving through deadly tornado

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For some children, their dream Christmas gift is just to be with their siblings again. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Help siblings spend Christmas together by becoming a foster carer

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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