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Twitter plug from world-famous author Neil Gaiman causes 'avalanche of orders' for Portsmouth writer's new book

A PORTSMOUTH writer has received ‘an avalanche of orders’ for his latest book after a world-famous author took to Twitter to give it their seal of approval.

Portsmouth

Nigel Golding, 35 from Lovedean, will enter the Ultra MMA octagon in March in a fight for charity. Picture: Malcolm Wells

Old-age carer will take on MMA fight for cancer charity

IN MORE than three decades full-time carer Nigel Golding has never been in a fight.

Waterlooville

Peter Netley from Denmead and Neil Young, from Bracknell, Berkshire arrive at the Nelson's Dockyard English Harbour in Antigua - completing the 2018 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Picture: Ted Martin

Grandads who 'never rowed before' set world record in 3,000-mile Atlantic challenge

A GRANDAD from Denmead and his Parachute Regiment pal are celebrating after becoming the oldest pair to row any ocean.

Havant

U Need Us, in Slindon Street, which is set to close. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth party shop U Need Us set to be made into a figure at Southsea Model Village

AN INDEPENDENT city centre party shop which announced its closure after 95 years will be immortalised at the Southsea Model Village.

Business

Parent carer Dave Humphries, pictured outside the under-threat Orchard Close respite centre for disabled adults on Hayling Island

Joy as council votes against closure of respite centre for disabled adults

CARERS have secured their first victory in a campaign to save an under-threat respite centre for disabled adults.

Health

Much-loved Havant-area clergy could lose their jobs if £9.65m diocese shake-up is approved

MUCH-LOVED church leaders could lose their jobs if a £9.65m plan to ‘revitalise’ the city’s diocese is approved.

Havant

A diagram illustrating the tiger crossing set to be installed at Fawcett Road's junction with the Fratton roundabout. Picture: Portsmouth City Council

This busy road will close as Portsmouth’s first ‘tiger crossing’ is installed – and independent firms say their trade will take a hit

INDEPENDENT businesses fear their trade could take a hit next week thanks to plans to install the city’s first ‘tiger crossing’.

Portsmouth

Star Wars villains have descended on the Cascades Shopping Centre in Portsmouth – and they’re on a charity mission

IT MAY have been overcome by the Dark Side – but revellers of all ages are leaving Cascades Shopping Centre in Portsmouth with smiles on their faces today.

Portsmouth

Police publish list of 12 crimes ‘of note’ committed on Hayling Island in January

POLICE have published details of a dozen reported crimes ‘of note’ which occurred throughout January.

Crime

The Agile Supernova team after completing the Fareham Parkrun on Saturday. Picture: Liz Stoneham

Hampshire children set to battle schools across the nation in robot-building First Lego League England and Ireland final

THEY were complete strangers just five months ago.

Education

U-Need-Us, in Arundel/Slindon Street in the centre of Portsmouth. Picture: Vernon Nash (180396-001)

Portsmouth party shop U Need Us is set to close after 95 years

A PARTY shop which has been a staple of independent business in Portsmouth for almost a century is set to close.

Portsmouth

Duncton Road in Clanfield. Picture: Google Street View

Boy, 17 and man, 20 are arrested after items are stolen from unlocked cars in Clanfield

TWO people have been arrested after reports of thefts from vehciles in Clanfield.

Crime

Performers from UK Shaolin Temple wow crowds at Gunwharf Quays with a dragon dance as the centre hosts its annual Chinese New Year celebrations - this year celebrating the year of the pig. Picture: Duncan Shepherd

Chinese New Year celebrations wow the crowds at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth – and there’s more fun to enjoy today

FOR more than a billion people Chinese New Year is the most important date on the calendar.

Portsmouth

‘Disgraceful' prank caller wastes firefighters’ time with hoax report of blaze at a Portsmouth tower block

MINDLESS prank callers wasted firefighters’ time with a hoax report of a blaze at a Portsmouth tower block.

News

A big screen shows a tribute to the late Emiliano Sala during the Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, yesterday. Picture: Mark Kerton/PA Wire

Southampton fans arrested after mocking death of Emiliano Sala with ‘aeroplane gesture’ toward Cardiff supporters

TWO Southampton Football Club supporters were detained by Hampshire police after appearing to make ‘aeroplane gestures' to Cardiff fans – mocking the death of Emiliano Sala.

Crime

Ollie Sandercock pours a pint at the 24th Gosport Winterfest held in 2016. Picture: Sarah Standing (160369-4124)

The Gosport Winterfest beer festival is back this month – here’s how to get tickets

BEER will flow when a much-loved festival returns later this month.

Gosport

Volunteers out collecting for Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal. Picture: Marie Curie

Hampshire volunteers needed for Marie Curie’s 2019 Great Daffodil Appeal

‘DAFFODIL’ volunteers are needed by a charity which provides care to people with terminal illnesses.

News

The first lamb to be born at Staunton Country Park in Havant in 2019 was born in the early hours of Tuesday, February 5. Picture: Hampshire County Council

Staunton Country Park in Havant welcomes its first lamb of 2019 – and it’s adorable

SPRING is officially on its way to a Havant beauty spot after the arrival its first newborn lamb of 2019.

Havant

Dave Humphries with his 21-year-old stepson, Joe, who goes to the under-threat Orchard Close centre on Hayling Island.

Carers to confront councillors over plan to close vital Hayling Island respite centre for disabled adults

CARERS who fear their lives could soon tumble into ‘crisis’ will unite to confront councillors over proposals to close a respite centre for disabled adults.

Health

Wincanton Way in Waterlooville. Picture: Google

Waterlooville man in hospital after being hit over the head with crowbar as he tackles gang breaking into Ford Transit

A MAN is in hospital with a serious head injury after being hit with a crowbar when he confronted a gang of car thieves.

Crime

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