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Double murderer Allan Grimson has been jailed for an extra 22 years after being found guilty of sexually assaulting four males - three men and a boy in the 1980s

Navy 'serial killer' given another 22 years in jail for sex attacks

Matthew Cordy

Matthew Cordy reveals why he quit reform UK following Madgwick charges

The Weighbridge at Eastney Sewage Pumping Station and Holy Trinity Church in Gosport have been placed on the Heritage At Risk register.

Two historic sites deemed 'at risk' of falling into ruin

Originally from Germany, the Rottweiler can make for a fiecely loyal family pet - despite the slightly unfair reputation they have for aggression. It's not damaged their cost though - expect to shell out up to £4,000 for a pup with a good pedigree.

Blanket ban on pets in Portsmouth social housing set to end

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP

Gosport MP calls on Southern Water to address failings

A Toby Carvery meal. A GroupOn offer gives £10 off when two people dine

How to get £10 off two-course Toby Carvery meal for two in Portsmouth

Horndean Church of England Junior School

Ofsted finds junior school has 'clear culture of inclusion'

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Henry Nowak

Donna Jones renews calls for knife law review after Henry Nowak murder

Ex-racing greyhound - Hitchcock - is looking for a home.

'Gentle' ex-racing greyhound Hitchcock needs a new home

Council building safety works face delays over staffing and red tape

New figures reveal who lives in Portsmouth’s 15,000 council homes

Norbert Maiksner, 49 from Timsbury Crescent, Havant, jailed for life for the murder of 45-year-old Frances Obiefuleh.

Murderer's roadside confession featured in new documentary

Karen and Paul Astle

Family-run butchers celebrate 30 years in business

Callen-Lenz NYAN one-way effector drone being launched off the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Deadly strike drones fired into sky from HMS Queen Elizabeth

Sport

Pompey are out to hit a 23-year Championship high against Stoke City. Pic: Jason Brown

Pompey out to hit 23-year Championship landmark against Stoke City
John Mousinho’s men can equal a Championship run going back to 2003 in the Fratton Park lunchtime kick-off.
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Pompey's Conor Shaughnessy. Pic Jason Brown

Key factor aiding return of major Pompey players in Championship push

Pompey have lost once in 10 matches to climb into 10th in the Championship. Picture: Jason Brown

'Away with the fairies': Pompey boss delivers powerful message

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho

Mousinho hits out at critics dismissing side as Championship’s worst

Thomas Waddingham and Abu Kamara helped change the Swansea City game from the bench, along with Josh Murphy. Pic: Jason Brown

Pompey boss welcomes game-changing firepower ahead of Stoke

Adrian Segecic returned to the right wing for Pompey against Swansea - and impressed John Mousinho. Picture: Jason Brown

Exclusive Pompey boss agonises over Adrian Segecic after timely Swansea reminder

Pompey chairman Michael Eisner delivered a pre-recorded address to members of the Pompey Supporters' Trust

Every word Michael Eisner said in nine-minute video to Pompey fans

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25 nostalgic pictures showing West Street, Havant 20 years ago
Take a trip down memory lane and explore what life was like 20 years ago in West Street, Havant.
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ABC Cinema in High Street, Cosham, showing the queues forming for the film showings two days before its planned closure in December 2002.
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Step back in time with 35 nostalgic pictures of Cosham High Street

Contact nights out in Portsmouth over the years

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Crime

Two men jailed for three years following Gosport robbery

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Havant man on run after man stabbed and tied up - update

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Teenagers charged after five boys seriously injured at party

Police appeal for missing boy who disappeared 30 years ago

Henry Nowak (Family Handout/PA)

Warning to police over alleged Henry Nowak murder failings

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Henry Nowak’s killer has prison term increased

Henry Nowak was a student at the University of Southampton (Family Handout/PA)

PCC says Vickrum Digwa’s increased prison sentence is ‘only right’

People

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Wall of 2000 poppies on display at Stamshaw pub for Remembrance Sunday

Sandra Parton heaped praise on The Royal British Legion for supporting her family after her husband Allen suffered a traumatic head injury while deployed during The Gulf War.

Wife thanks RBL for helping husband after traumatic accident

Chris Lilley of Fareham and Ringo the cat

Fareham widower reveals how adopting cat helped after his wife's death

Portsmouth 100 Southsea Common Fireworks on Wednesday 11th November 2026

Watch Portsmouth's spectacular fireworks celebrations - highlights

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Motorway 'partially blocked' following crash

Footage reveals round-the-clock operation to demolish bridge as M3 Junction 9 improvement project gathers pace

Hampshire motorway closed this weekend while bridge is demolished

Business & Retail

The hunting lodge on Elliðaey, in Iceland’s Westman Islands

Lee-on-Solent firm powers ‘loneliest house in the world’

A popular Chesterfield restaurant a with two-out-of-five hygiene score is among the local food businesses which have recently received new food hygiene ratings.

High street coffee shop get food hygiene rating of two

Cross Kitchen has expanded to Oldwick following the success of its original site.

Bistro cafe opens second site in converted South Downs barn

Now in its 14th year, the Tesco Winter Food Collection is taking place in all large Tesco stores from November 26th to November 28th.

Tesco shops in Portsmouth join UK’s biggest food donation drive

Defence

The HMS Queen Elizabeth pictured arriving back into Portsmouth after a deployment. Pictured is action from the scene.

Picture: Sam Stephenson.

HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Portsmouth after two-month deployment

RFA Tideforce has been on a busy period of operations across six weeks.

Tireless Royal Navy support ship completes frontline missions

F35b jets line the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, as the Royal Navy aircraft carrier leaves Portsmouth Harbour in 2023.

HMS Queen Elizabeth returns home after eight-week deployment - when

HMS Excellent remembrance parade practice on Whale Island, Portsmouth on Wednesday, November 4 2026.

'Immaculate' Royal Navy and musicians conduct Remembrance drills

Lifestyle

Fried chicken pieces

Takeaway with blood on the floor 'was not cooking chicken properly'

Nando's is opening in Fratton, Portsmouth.

Pictured: Nando's, Fratton, Portsmouth on Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Picture: Habibur Rahman

"Fire up the grills" as Nando's opens a second restaurant in the city

Wildwood in Whiteley

Italian restaurant temporarily closes

The New Bengal received a five out of five food hygiene rating following an inspection on October 14.

Popular curry house gets top food hygiene marks in re-visit

Inside this four bedroom home in South Close, Havant.

Inside home that has origins dating back to Doomsday Book

A house in Liss Forest, Hampshire is up for grabs in a BOTB competition - November 2026

Inside £1.25m Hampshire home that could be won with a £1 raffle ticket

This substantial Walmer Road terraced house offers six double bedrooms and an adaptable three-floor layout, with the added attraction of no onward chain.

Portsmouth house offers six double bedrooms for £425,000

This extended semi-detached home in Bedhampton offers substantial family accommodation and an impressive driveway with space for up to seven vehicles.

Havant family home boasts four bedrooms and a jacuzzi room

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Your World

Artisan Corner at Hambrooks Garden Centre stocks local gifts

Titchfield garden centre is gearing up for festive season

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The former Millpond Community Centre, Jervis Drive, Gosport, has sold in auction.

Former community centre goes under auctioneer's hammer

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