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The Courtyard based in the Southsea is closing

'Rollercoaster journey' brought to an end at restaurant

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Trendy retailer 'opening soon' at shopping centre

Homes missing out on £100 relief Photo: Marisa Cashill.

Thousands of homes stripped of new £100 energy payment

A 'fireball meteor' (Photo: Stock).

When and where to see meteor shower tonight

Oktoberfest at Gunwharf 2026

Oktoberfest comes to shopping outlet this autumn

Tributes have been paid to Richard Skilton from Gosport who was killed in a crash on the M27.

Tributes paid to 'devoted' husband and father killed in M27 crash

Breaking Man fell from height onto A3(M) causing massive traffic delays

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Police

Five injured in scary Halloween attack

Charming Hampshire town axed from latest Best Places to Live guide

Inside this three bedroom town house that overlooks the historic Hot Walls.

Old Portsmouth town house boasts unmatched views

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong comes to Portsmouth.

Mischief Theatre's 'Christmas Carol Goes Wrong' comes to Portsmouth

Construction work at Bransbury Park is coming on leaps and bounds.

Picture: My Portsmouth By Drone

Cladding preparations mark construction milestone at leisure centre

Bar + Block Steakhouse at Bar And Block Portsmouth.

'Delight' as restaurant reopens under new ownership

There remains long delays in both directions on the M3 which is closed southbound from junction 12

Teenager dies of 'severe multiple injuries' after falling from bridge

Sport

John Mousinho has praised Regan Poole's form since his return to the starting line-up. Picture: Jason Brown

'Form of his Pompey life': John Mousinho praises rejuvenated favourite
The former Lincoln and Manchester United man has made 96 appearances since joining in July 2023
Neil Allen

John Mousinho's improving team have now lost once in nine Championship matches. Picture: Jason Brown

Exclusive Burnley 0 Pompey 0: Neil Allen's verdict

Pompey's Ebou Adams. Pic: Jason Brown.

‘Teams wary of us’: Pompey midfield general revels in ugly qualities

John Mousinho was unhappy with Marlon Pack's disallowed goal against Burnley. Picture: Jason Brown

'How on earth?': Pompey boss hits out at referee over goal controversy

Pompey claimed a point at struggling Burnley in a goalless draw. Picture: Jason Brown

Neil Allen’s Pompey player ratings against Burnley

Conor Shaughnessy is back in Pompey’s squad for the first time since September. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey handed huge boost with return of key duo for Burnley clash

Pompey's Ebou Adams. Pic: Jason Brown

Pompey boss reveals Adams’ reaction to being benched amid Burnley call

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Retro

Here is what a night out in 2011 looked like at Tiger Tiger in Gunwharf Quays. Picture: Sarah Standing (113240-3951)

Here's what a night out in 2011 looked like
Here are some pictures from nights out 15 years ago in the city.
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Portsmouth Cascades in September 1989

25 rarely seen photos of Cascades Shopping Centre

14 shops which Portsmouth has lost

Hilsea Lido on a busy summer's day.
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23 wonderfully nostalgic pictures of Hilsea Lido over the years

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19 wonderful retro photos taking you back to Old Portsmouth

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Take part in creative classes as part of your autumn holiday

These £99 grown-up UK getaways offer activities for adults

Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

Boots unveils £25 beauty crackers worth over £70

Crime

Michael Albery, 36 of Rodney Way, Waterlooville, was found guilty of raping a child and causing two children to engage in sexual activity.

Exclusive Parents praise 'brave' children as predator jailed for sex offences

Woman threatened with knife and asked to expose herself in robbery

Nicholas Stanley, 45 from Lucknow Street, Landport, pleaded guilty to one count of making indecent images of a child, one count of attempted sexual communication with a child, and one count of attempting to meet a child following grooming.

Exclusive Child sex offender has sentencing put on hold after his dog was stolen

Girl in critical condition after being found in Wakefield road with serious injuries

Southsea man on moped named and charged over drugs incident

Police advise of diversions in Ballycastle area following road traffic collision

Jogger set upon and punched in head by man on electric bike

Pictures of men wanted over theft of beauty products from TK Maxx

Have you seen Shaun O’Sullivan? The 43-year-old is wanted in connection with a serious assault in Waterlooville.

'Do not approach' - man evades police after man stabbed and tied up

People

Alexsis Seed of Seeded at the unveiling of A Sea of Poppies
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Amazing display of 27,000 handmade poppies unveiled at Southsea Castle

Armed forces veterans conserve historic structures in Malta during two-week expedition.

Former homeless Royal Navy veterans conserve historic sites in Malta

Applause for field gunners. HMS Collingwood Open Day, Fareham
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-15)

New HMS Collingwood Open Day date set as thousands raised for charity

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In pictures: HMS Sultan Bonfire and Fireworks Night returns with a bang

Traffic and Travel

Collision involving bus

Bus accident causes two miles of traffic

A3(M): Diversions in place for drivers after 'serious incident'

Breaking A3(M) closed in both directions following police led incident

Road closed with diversions in place after bus hits tree

Business & Retail

Pictured: Ambassador's MS Ambition cruise ship leaving Portsmouth on April 23.

Cruise ship bosses hold talks amid push for more city visits

Riverside pub, Fishermans Rest, will undergo a refurbishment.

Greene King pub announces closure for six-figure refurbishment

Il Foxo, in North Street arcade, Havant, is closing Picture: Chris Moorhouse (150624-05)

Cafe confirms owners to leave and focus on main West Sussex site

Flip Out is Portsmouth's trampoline park and the right place to let off some steam on a rainy day.

Enjoy weekend of Flip Out fun and save £5 with this deal

Defence

Russian Kilo-class submarine spotted in the High North as HMS Prince of Wales and the UKCSG start Operation Firecrest.

'Spotted': Russian submarine seen amid HMS Prince of Wales op

Defence secretary Wes Streeting criticised defence select committee chair Tan Dhesi for his comments regarding Labour's defence spending commitments.

Streeting clashes with MP with defence spending criticism 'unfair'

Princess Anne visited Portsmouth Cathedral for the Laying Up of the Queen's Colours on October 29, 2026.. This honoured the late Queen Elizabeth II. Pictured: Handing over of the Queen's colours by First Sea Lord Sir Gwyn Jenkins to HRH Princess Royal

Princess Royal honours Queen Elizabeth II's life at 'poignant' service

A nuclear siren test took place at HMNB Portsmouth today.

Eerie loud nuclear siren blares from Portsmouth Naval Base - why

Lifestyle

The 17 Port Solent restaurants ratings according to Google reviews.

16 Port Solent restaurants rated best to worst

The Village Bakery and Café gives free cereal and toast to school children

Purbrook café offers free breakfasts for school children

Jack Sencherey-Evans (far left) of Portsmouth is competing in series 19 of MasterChef The Professionals.

Meet the Portsmouth chef taking on MasterChef: The Professionals

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

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Housebuilder welcomes Government commitment to help first-time buyers

Best Places to Live in 2027 - Hampshire and IOW

Discover the best places to live in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

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Your World

Havant Constituency residents pictured with Alan Mak MP in Westminster Hall.

MP Alan Mak welcomes Havant residents to Parliament

Better Buses

Labour calls for better bus links to Portsmouth NHS Diagnostic Centre

A bit of netball fun shared with grandparents

Portsmouth High School welcomes grandparents for special afternoon

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