David George
David George
Health Specialist
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Measles cases are on the rise - and health officials fear many children are not vaccinated against it. (Picture: RCPCH and NHS)

Children forced to isolate as measles becomes "national incident"

Demi Jones, of Portsmouth, is returning to Love Island for its All Star spin off series. (Picture: ITV Studios)

Love Island star "more confident" after thyroid cancer battle

David George, right, with gym manager Mark Takhar at Horizon Havant. (Picture: Habibur Rahman)

The nine exercises you should be doing if you've joined a gym in 2024

Sgt Dean Walton's passing out parade for 3 Para, from left Stephen Sugden (step-dad), Antonia Sugden (step-sister), Dean Walton and Janet Sugden (mum).

Red Devils parachutist died after parachute collision in Spain

Jackie Britton, who lives in Fareham, had a blood transfusion in 1983 following the birth of her first child - and discovered almost 30 years later that she had been given infected blood. (Picture: Contributed)

"I have infected blood - I feel betrayed by so many MPs"

Silje Søndrål Reinertsen has become allergic to "everything" due to a rare condition. (Picture: SWNS)

"I had to quit my job because I can be allergic to everything"

Dawn Schamely, 40, spent eight months in agony after her C-section scar became infected. (Picture: SWNS)

"My C-sec scar became infected - I spent eight months in agony"

Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson. (Picture: Nottingham Panthers)

Nottingham ice hockey player dies following neck injury

A weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for much of the south of England. Flood warnings are also in place in the area. Picture: Habibur Rahman.

Flash floods hit the UK - and Storm Ciaran is also on the way

There are currently 7.75m people on NHS waiting lists across the country.

NHS waiting lists could reach 8m by next summer

1.7m Brits are expected to be living with dementia by 2040 - more than double today's levels. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Credit: Getty

Labour Party vows to turn NHS "on its head" with fundamental reform

Childline has become inundated with calls from youngsters about their mental health. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Mental health is the main reason kids call Childline, charity reveals

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

If you were to travel back to Portsmouth in the 1960s or 70s, it is likely you would have put on your dancing shoes and gone to The Mecca in Arundel Street.

The best ever nightclubs in Portsmouth - as chosen by you

House prices in Somers Town have increased the most out of anywhere in Portsmouth, increasing by 29.4% to £233,000.

The Portsmouth areas where house prices are rising the most
House prices across Portsmouth are continuing to increase, according to new reports.

A collage of four of the buildings readers said they want back. From top-left, the Victoria Swimming Baths and Portsmouth Stadium. From bottom-left, the Tricorn and the General Post Office building.

13 iconic old Portsmouth buildings

Cancer Research UK Race for Life on Southsea Common. Picture Stuart Martin (220421-7042)

57 photos of Portsmouth runners at today's Race for Life

From left, Christine Whittingham, 61, Tilly Phillips, 12 and Sophia Whittingham, 34, at the Race for Life in Southsea. Picture: David George

Race for Life runners raise more than £45,000 for Cancer Research UK

Pompey player Marlon Pack will present's Lenny's mother with a signed shirt, with staff and pupils from Langstone Infant School.

11 photos from Lenny Cook's charity football match

Home secretary and Fareham MP, Suella Braverman. Picture: Isabel Infantes

Suella Braverman welcomes new police powers to 'clamp down' on protests

Karen's Diner is coming to Portsmouth later this month. The restaurant chain provides an immersive experience, in which visitors are served up delicious diner-style food by a team of rude ‘Karens', who antagonise diners while they eat. Picture: Dean Atkins

Karen's Diner to arrive in Portsmouth later this month

Ukrainian academics on their visit to Tipner in Portsmouth. Picture: Nisha Haq

Ukrainian academics visit city to learn about unexploded ordinance

Police want to speak to this man in connection with their investigation. Picture: Portsmouth Police

Police want to speak to this man after property damaged

HMS E52 in harbour with other Royal Navy Submarines in the First World War. Picture: Royal Navy

Scientists claim to have found historic naval submarine

Police wish to speak with these two people. Picture: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Police release CCTV after human placenta found

Alison Klaus, 59, receiving the trial booster vaccine. Picture: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

New Covid-19 booster vaccine to be trialled in Portsmouth
A new Covid-19 booster vaccine will be trialled here in Portsmouth, the NHS has announced.

University of Portsmouth Spinnaker Building in Cambridge Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (050623-4747)

University of Portsmouth is ranked in the top 50 in the UK

The sheep had escaped from a nearby field. Picture: Roads Policing Unit

Police herd sheep after field escape

Clue: This is one of the main roads in and out of Portsmouth.

Can you guess the names of these 11 Portsmouth roads?

The scene of this evening's collision. Picture: David George

Road reopened around North Harbour following collision

Police rushed to the scene yesterday morning.

Police called to school after reports teenager was carrying firearm

This is what a night out looked like at Tiger Tiger in Gunwharf Quays in the 00s.

Photos to take you back to nights at Gunwharf Quays

Wok Express, Hilsea

The 8 best Chinese takeaways in Portsmouth - according to you

Milo Peart died at QA Hospital on July 4, 2020. Picture: Contributed

'Gross failure' contributed to hospital patient's death

The seal in Portsmouth Harbour. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Watch seal soak up the sun in the harbour

Charlie, 15, has been reported missing to police. Picture: Thames Valley Police

This missing teenager could be somewhere in Hampshire

Police say the officers involved are 'all okay'.

Police officers assaulted as man arrested last night

Malcolm Dent, chairman of the Gosportarians, will be given a British Empire Medal (BEM). Picture: Alex Shute

Gosportarian's generosity recognised by King Charles III

David George stood alongside his car on the Eastney end of the Haying Island ferry. Picture: Habibur Rahman

I raced my car against the Hayling Ferry

Police say not to hang up if you accidentally dial 999

Police see spike in accidental 999 calls after Android update

This pub in Portsmouth Road, Cosham, has a lovely beer garden at the back - and a great atmosphere for football matches.

Nine pub gardens to enjoy a pint in the sun

Oliver Wilson age 5 - shortly before he was take into care and separated from his family. Picture: Contributed

Man taken into care age 5 died from a 'combination of drugs'

Police have thanked the public for their help (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Police locate missing man last seen at QA Hospital

Picture: Russell Keers

Wanted man is arrested by police

Fried eggs and bacon Picture: Adobe

Nine of the best places to get breakfast in Portsmouth