There are excellent state secondary schools dotted right across Hampshire (Image: National World/Google Street View)

Hampshire's 14 top-performing state secondary schools

A Southsea man has been charged following several incidents of indecent exposure in the area.

Man charged following several indecent exposure offences

Lydia Hughes (5) from Waterlooville, has set up her own business via Facebook called Lydia's Cheesecakes after her love of cooking and baking started from a young age. Picture: Sarah Standing (160924-1469)

Five-year-old baking prodigy starts business

Police attended Mayfield School on Thursday, October 3 after four males entered the grounds in balaclavas.

School goes into lockdown as intruders wearing balaclavas enter site

Mike Critchley has run the Gosport Tourist Information Office for sixteen months but closed its doors for the final time this week as the council pushes on with its plans to demolition the building.

Gosport Tourist office closes but battle to save building is ongoing

The Akash, Southsea has won best restaurant in Hampshire at the Tommy Miah's International Indian Chef of the Year Competition and Award at The Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, Birmingham Pictured: Faz Ahmed with his award with Sky News presenter Anila Dhami and actor Nitin Ganatra Picture: Habibur Rahman

The Akash bags award for best restaurant in Hampshire

Whiteley Primary School has received an outstanding Ofsted report. Pictured is: (l-r) Mia Lucas, Alfie Bord, Finley Rutledge, Kate Bolton, deputy headteacher, Lesley Pennington, headteacher, Tommy Holloway, Elsie Youngs and Esme Monk. Picture: Sarah Standing (031024-7054)

Primary school praised by Ofsted for 'unwavering support'

Hilarious video to promote historic dockyard goes viral

The Gen Z script is a treat!

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Hampshire County Council have confirmed the date that the new Gosport Bus Interchange will be operational.

New bus station nears completion as opening date announced

The third phase of a multi-million pound investment has been announced with plans to update Central Square.

Empty Eden site to be transformed as part of £45m Gunwharf revamp

Gosport locals have been sharing their views on the high street as another store announces its closure.

"It's still worth supporting" - Locals give view of the High Street

Silent Crime

Officers want to speak to the three men who were in the area at the time of the incident

Taxi driver threatened with stabbing

Crime stories from around the NationalWorld network as we continue our Silent Crime campaign.

Shoplifter banned from every Greggs and Spar store in a county

A serial shoplifter has been banned from a town centre and every Greggs in the county after admitting taking food and drink worth nearly £100 in seven raids in the space of eight days.

Sam Harding, 20, died after a car crash at a car meet in Warrington in April 2022.

Man charged after England footballer dies in car meet crash

Police investigating the death of a young footballer who died at a car meet have charged a man with death by dangerous driving.

Robson's Food Store assistant manager Martin Passmoor has been discussing the issue of shoplifting on Chester Road.

Shopkeeper reveals how traders are tackling shoplifters themselves

Shopkeepers in a busy shopping street say they have resorted to ‘policing it ourselves’ after losing faith with the justice system amid the escalating issue of shoplifting.

If you recognise the woman in the image, call 101 or contact Sussex Police online quoting serial 367 of 11/08.

Silent Crime: Woman hunted after 'assault and hate crime' on seafront

NationalWorld’s Silent Crime campaign continues to highlight crimes affected everyday lives - here are some of the crime lines from around the country.

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Silent Crime: Violence against shop workers 'demands action now'

Silent Crime

Plans to crackdown on shop worker abuse will make police 'take notice'

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How shoplifting raises prices: the hidden costs on consumers in shops

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How to budget for the hidden costs of anti-social behaviour

Sport

John Mousinho believes Oxford United is a must-win for Pompey. Picture: Nigel French/PA Wire.

John Mousinho sounds Pompey battle cry over 'must win' Oxford clash

John Mousinho has labelled Pompey’s clash with Oxford United a ‘must-win’ game.

Neil Allen

Pompey boss John Mousinho has revealed the return dates for Kusini Yengi and Callum Lang. Pic: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Portsmouth boss reveals return dates for top scorer and Aussie hitman

Will Norris' position is under scrutiny for the visit of Oxford United, with Nicolas Schmid challenge for selection. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

'We don't want to overreact': Pompey boss on Will Norris' position

Pompey boss John Mousinho after the shambolic Stoke City defeat.

Serious questions Pompey face for first time amid record winless start

The 1,721 travelling Pompey faithful were at their indomitable best as they earned plaudits for their unrelenting back amid the Stoke City thrashing.

24 pictures of Pompey faithful at defiant best amid Stoke debacle

John Mousinho and his backroom staff cannot believe what they are witnessing against Stoke. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

'Unrecognisable': Pompey boss John Mousinho's inquest into shock loss

Pompey defender Jacob Farrell made his debut against Sheffield United on Saturday. Pic: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey boss waiting to learn full extent of latest injury set-back

More Football

Pompey defender Jacob Farrell suffered a recurrence of a knee injury after a slip at the club's training ground. Pic: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

‘Mystery to people, I dread it’: Pompey boss on latest training injury

Pompey boss John Mousinho has vowed there will be changes against Oxford United. Pic: PA

Pompey boss makes Oxford selection promise after Stoke debacle

Crime

Trevor Sheringham, 59, failed to return from day leave from HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire. He has links to the Waterlooville area.

Convict with links to the area absconds from Derbyshire prison

A man has today (September 30) been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, following a fatal crash on the M40 this weekend.

Police officer charged with misconduct in a public office

Here is a picture of a pygmy goat ruthlessly snatched away

The crash took place at junction 5 of the M27.

Man and woman hospitalised with serious injuries after M27 crash

Police carried out a drugs raid at an address in Holly Close, Park Gate, Fareham, in the early hours of today (October 2).

Police burst into house seizing weapons and cannabis

Police (Pic: National World)

Gosport man charged after alleged stalking

Traffic and Travel

Runners taking part in the race.

Great South Run 2024: A-Z of road closures for iconic race

M275 crash: Police update over crash where vehicle overturned

Drivers are warned to avoid the A361 near Daventry.

Lane closed on M27 after vehicle stalls causing disruption

M275: Two lanes closed after car rolls over causing traffic queues

What's On

Shelly Shroom = Pleurotus ostreatus

HMS Victory celebrates heroes and villains of fungus

The ensemble from The Cat and The Canary. Picture by Manuel Harlan

Review | The Cat and The Canary: "Does this adaptation work? Yes and no..."

The route of the Great South Run 2024

Great South Run 2024: Route and key timings

The Lime Wood Hotel and Spa, Lyndhurst, has been recognised as Spa of the Year 2024 by The Times and Sunday Times.

Hampshire spa crowned 'Spa of the Year' by The Times and Sunday Times

Retro

Seen in 1977 is HMS Ark Royal with a flight of Phantom, Buccaneer and Gannet aircraft on her flight deck.

18 iconic images of classic vintage aircraft in Portsmouth

In this selection you will see Sea Fury, Sea Hawk and Spitfire aircraft as well as many other fantastic old vintage airplanes.

Steve Deeks

What it’s like to travel on the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer

The aftermath of the bombing in Conway Street, Landport.

14 amazing memories of Landport Portsmouth you will love

Flooding scene at Fareham in May 1979. The News PP382

18 photos bringing you back to Fareham in the 1970s

Track being laid in Goldsmith Avenue, Fratton, in 1909. Picture: Paul Costen collection

14 sensational photos showing classic streets from Portsmouth's great past

Property

Prime Big Deal Days are happening soon

Amazon is offering its Prime membership free for a month -

There has never been a better time to become an Amazon Prime member - here’s how you can sign up for free

Gareth Butterfield

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

'Elegance' and 'charm' from £625k home above popular restaurant

This home comes with two bedrooms, a bathroom and a reception room as well as a good sized garden.

Divine two bedroom Emsworth home offers charming cottage vibes

Smart radiator valves can help to reduce your heating bills

Deal alert: Smart Thermostat Radiator Valves are half price right now

Shoppers could be queuing up for the latest Aldi deals

So many kitchen bargains in Aldi's deal, I expect queues

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

Danielle lost 42lbs in five months with the Simpler Life app, and is now 72lbs down since joining Simple

Here's what people are saying about weight-loss app with AI coach

Tesco has recalled several batches of mince pies as they may contain glue (Photo: Pixabay).

Supermarket giant recalls sweet treat as it may contain glue

Ad Feature It’s time to power up and explore the mesmerising magic of autumn

This is the best deal we've seen on a Fire Stick - but it won't last for long

Amazon Fire TV Sticks are the cheapest we've seen them

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We've found some amazing discounts ahead of Big Deals Day

Half price home security deals dropped ahead of Amazon Big Deals Day

The Princess of Wales' go-to shampoo might surprise you

Shampoo used by Princess of Wales is cheaper than you think

There will be some big savings on Big Deal Days - but there’s a way to save money any time of the year

Here's how to save up to 90% on Amazon right now

Aldi Specialbuys for October are here

I've seen preview of Aldi October deals - here's all you need to know

People

Express FM Radio has been shortlisted for 'Station of the Year' in the UK Community Radio Awards. Pictured: The Express FM team

Express FM 'thrilled' to be shortlisted for 'Station of the Year'

The ‘amazing’ team at Express FM are ‘thrilled’ to be shortlisted for the ‘Station of the Year’ award.

Sophie Lewis

The Criterion Cinema, Gosport

Ground floor of Gosport's Criterion could open by 2025

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery has received a 'requires improvement' Ofsted rating following its inspection on June 25 and 26, 2024.

Primary school and nursery receives 'requires improvement' Ofsted

Your World

Gerard Beauvoisin, from North End, Portsmouth showing his running time for the Great South Run

Gerard Beauvoisin, Portsmouth runner who hasn’t missed a Great South Run in 34 y...

Carswell Gould has been shortlisted for two major marketing awards

Carswell Gould in finals of two top marketing awards for its New Zealand governm...

Treloar School pupils visit The Watercress Line

The Watercress Line partners with Treloar School for ‘Let Me In’ Accessibility P...

Defence

HMS Agamemnon, a new Royal Navy submarine, being launched from the BAE Systems dockyard in Barrow.

Striking new Royal Navy submarine sails for the first time

Members of the RMT and Nautilus International unions on strike in Portsmouth in September. Pictured is: (l-r) Martyn Gray, Olly Longden, Andy Rawlinson and Mark Brennan, striking in Wharf Road near Whale Island, Portsmouth, on September 3

Fed up RFA sailors to stage fresh strikes - pay talks stall

HMS Exploit and HMS Blazer, two Portsmouth ships, have been seen "causing havoc" in the North Sea and disrupting European ships.

Navy ships seen "causing havoc" in North Sea - why

Defence Secretary John Healey arriving on board HMS Duncan, in the eastern Mediterranean, during a visit to Cyprus to meet troops as the government steps up efforts for a potential evacuation of Lebanon with the Middle East teetering on the brink of wider war.

Royal Navy prepares HMS Duncan for Lebanon evacuation

Opinion

Expedition leader Ed Stafford (front) with the dads and kids taking part in Into the Jungle on Channel 4 (Picture: Channel 4/Quilz Tamay)

Into the Jungle with Ed Stafford review: No better than a wet weekend in Wales

Expedition leader Ed Stafford is evangelical about the benefits of jungle living for strengthening your family ties, judging by Into the Jungle with Ed Stafford (Channel 4, Tues, 9.30pm).

Philip Cunnington
Joe Cole stars in the new BBC drama Nightsleeper (Picture: BBC/Euston Films/Mark Mainz)

Nightsleeper review: This high-speed drama just about stays on the rails

Teachers Jimmy (Will Mellor) and Dani (Kara Tointon) get into trouble on a school trip in the new series of Channel 5 anthology drama The Teacher (Picture: Channel 5)

The Teacher review: A shoddy, unbelievable tale of torrid teachers

Off the Fence - Stephen Morgan

John Doran

Ofsted grades aren't the be-all and end-all of what makes a school good, but they are an accessible starting point for parents (Image: National World/Getty)

'Ofsted is wrong to drop one-word ratings for schools' Amber Allott

Gordon (Patrick Brammall) and Ashley (Harriet Dyer) with the canine star of the Aussie sitcom Colin From Accounts (Picture: BBC/CBS Studios/Paramount+ ©2024/Tony Mott)

Colin From Accounts should be your next 'must-watch'

Rachel (Christine Bottomley), Ann (Monica Dolan), Daphne (Lorraine Ashbourne) and Roy (Stephen Dillane) are reluctant conspirators in the new series of BBC drama Sherwood (Picture: BBC/House Productions/Sam Taylor)

Sherwood review: Intense, horriffic and utterly compelling

Business

Portsmouth-based business owner, Rob Hepworth, says he feels “transformed” after completing a fire w

Portsmouth business owner’s transformation after fire walking experience

Ad Feature Trick or treat at the University of Portsmouth

Instagram has introduced Teen Accounts. Photo: Instagram

Instagram announces new protections for teens - how it works

Robin and Janet

Milkwood Care celebrate silver anniversary

UK Trending

Watch: Dog stuck 8m deep in rock before she's freed in rescue mission

Shahen Ahmed compared himself to Pablo Escobar.

Watch: Boastful drug dealer compares himself to Pablo Escobar

Watch: Man dubbed real-life ’Tony Soprano' jailed for £76m drug plot

The RSE curriculum covers a wide range of topics (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

What England's pupils learn in 'sex ed' - and how it could soon change

Wingsuit jumper Tim Howell leaps off Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,450m.

Watch: Wingsuit jumper’s 5,450m leap off Mount Kilimanjaro

Alice Gregory with her newborn baby.

Watch: New mum had to save £15.5k to afford to have a baby

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