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Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth turns off lights and dims music to support autistic shoppers

A SHOPPING centre has supported The National Autistic Society’s quiet hour this month to help create a more autism-friendly shopping environment across the UK.

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Rachel Griffin and her husband Andy Griffin.

Over £30,000 raised by friends and family of woman who died of cancer through charity balls in Portsmouth

TENS of thousands of pounds have been raised over the last seven years thanks to the family and friends of Rachel Griffin, who sadly lost her fight with cancer in 2012.

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Members of the CWU have been voting whether to strike in dispute with Royal Mail over pay and conditions. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Royal Mail postal workers could strike over Christmas threatening festive chaos

Posties could be set to strike over the Christmas period in a dispute over pay and working conditions.

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Garsons' Oliver May and Sarah Woods, corporate fundraising officer at Breast Cancer Haven.

Tichfield garden centre Garsons transforms an old water fountain into a herb garden for chefs to use to cook with

Volunteers from a garden centre and farm shop have upcycled a disused water fountain at Breast Cancer Haven to create a brand new herb garden.

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From left, Lee Bradbury, BizSpace centre manager Louisa Jenner, Fareham Borough Council leader Sean Woodward and BizSpace marketing manager Khalid Aziz'Picture: Sarah Standing (101019-8574)

New office building opens in Solent Business Park providing a flexible workspace for small businesses

A NEW office space has opened in Whiteley focusing on providing small businesses with an affordable and flexible work space.

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Google staff, Kirstie Kavanagh, Glenn White, Natalie Buckle and Jerry Merrill outside the new training hub'Picture: Habibur Rahman

Google opens pop-up 'garage' offering free digital skills courses in Portsmouth

GOOGLE has opened a new training hub in Portsmouth to boost digital skills.

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The Seasalt store which has opened at Whiteley

Trendy fashion store Seasalt opens in Whiteley today

A fashion clothes store has opened in Whiteley today.

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Waterlooville's Christmas lights in 2016. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Here's when Waterlooville's Christmas lights will be switched on for 2019

AN EVENTS team has announced the date a town centre’s Christmas lights are due to be switched on for 2019.

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For sale: First-class six-bedroom £595k family home in the heart of Southsea

Here’s a very convenient central Southsea position for this substantial and well-appointed character residence with delightful open outlook, gas-fired central heating, replacement double-glazing, generous living space and six en-suite bedrooms.

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Inside the £8m Solent Forts which come with a pub, lighthouse, spa and more

A trio of historic forts off the coast of Southsea have gone on sale.

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Paul Bailey who was accused of shoplifting from Lidl in London Road, Portsmouth'Picture: Chris Moorhouse (091019-30)

Portsmouth cancer survivor 'humiliated' after being accused of shoplifting twice by Lidl

A PHYSICALLY impaired cancer survivor revealed he has been left ‘humiliated’ and has been turned into a recluse after being banned from Lidl for thieving – but says it would have been impossible for him to be the perpetrator.

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Get help from the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership

Is your business Brexit-ready? Find out how the Solent LEP can help you in the run-up to leaving the EU

When the UK leaves the EU, there are likely be changes that affect your business. The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is here to help you access free expert and specialist advice in the run-up to Brexit.

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Ex-Pompey striker launches clothing brand to combat mental health after suffering with PTSD

AN EX-Pompey player has launched a clothing line to combat and raise awareness for mental health.

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Bluebird Care Gosport staff and customers celebrated an outstanding first year

Care staff and clients gather for Bluebird Care Gosport's birthday party celebrating outstanding CQC report

CARE staff and clients of Bluebird Care Gosport gathered together to celebrate an outstanding first year.

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The White Horse public house on Nobes Avenue in Bridgemary, Gosport, has re-opened after a refurbishment costing more than 255,000.

Look inside this Gosport pub after its £255,000 refurbishment

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY tavern in Gosport feels like 'like a whole new pub' after a refurbishment costing more than £255,000, according to its landlord.

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Lucy Gleisner of Trethowans giving a speech at the Business Excellence Awards launch.'Picture: Habibur Rahman

The News Business Excellence Awards headline sponsor Trethowans look forward to the awards

THERE is just over a month left until nominations and entry closes for The News’ Business Excellence Awards and the awards’ headline sponsor has told The News of the building excitement.

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One of Hampshire's most expensive homes is up for sale - take a look inside

Those searching for domestic bliss need travel no further than Langley, near Liss, where a property called Hampshire Gate is ready to open and reveal an idyllic opportunity.

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Another model of a Portsmouth cinema from the hands of David Barber, the Essoldo formerly the Majestic.

The lost Portsmouth cinema famous for its fine orchestra and doric pillars

This is the latest cinema model from David Barber. It is of Portsmouth’s most ornate cinema, the Essoldo, formerly the Majestic.

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Tom Owen and Steve Pottinger who are the new owners and landlords of the forthcoming Escapist, a micropub in Crane St, Chichester

Emsworth and Horndean entrepreneurs get permission to open micropub

‘We are really excited to get this one going and push it forward. We will open as soon as we can.’

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Lord Mayor of Portsmouth David Fuller with staff marking the opening of the new store in Ocean Retail Park.'Picture: Habibur Rahman

Shoppers give their verdict on Portsmouth's new Lidl store

BARGAIN-HUNTING shoppers have shared their views on the 'brilliant' new Lidl supermarket that opened in Portsmouth this morning.

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Inside the £8m Solent Forts which come with a pub, lighthouse, spa and more

Urgent appeal launched for people to attend funeral of 'quiet' Dunkirk and D-Day hero in Hampshire

Havant woman, 64, banned from Burger King after row with staff over 'ridiculous' ice cream portions

Sex attacker grabbed and groped Portsmouth student in street after following her late at night

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