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The shelters are being put back together as part of the ongoing sea defence work at Speakers' Corner in Southsea Picture: Sarah Standing(120924-5959)

Structures of much-loved shelters return to Southsea

There has been a yellow weather warning issued for thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Yellow weather warnings as thunderstorms due to hit

Ezra McCullough (9) from Cosham, is taking part in the Rowans Hospice Shining Stars Walk on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in memory of his 'Pops' Mark McCullough who died aged 58 in July 2024 from MND.

Nine year old raises money for hospice in memory of his 'Pops'

HMRC office

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Man caught by secret camera fly-tipping told to pay £2,500

Fantastic Street Art created across Portsmouth

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Charlotte Fairall, Sophie's mum and founder of Sophie's Legacy. Picture: Sarah Standing (160924-6079)

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The police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection to a series of indecent exposure incidents in the Southsea area.

Pictures released of man after shocking exposure spree

Beach Club plans 'closing party' ahead of sea defence work

Sport

Elias Sorensen has started just two matches since arriving at Fratton Park. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey boss' warning over clamour for Dane to solve striker crisis

John Mousinho has warned Elias Sorensen requires time to adjust before Pompey see the best of his talents.

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John Mousinho has challenged Paddy Lane to improve his attacking performances in the Championship. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey boss' challenge to title-winner after low-key start to season

Pompey defender Regan Poole has been deemed 'available to start' at Burnley. Pic: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

‘Available to start’: Pompey handed massive Burnley selection boost

Pompey boss John Mousinho watched his team defeat Hawks in a behind-closed-doors friendly yesterday.

Pompey ease to friendly win as players given green light for Burnley

Kusini Yengi is likely to be absent for a couple of weeks through a groin issue. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey boss on fresh injury crisis as player shortage moves to attack

Makeshift centre-half Jordan Williams heads clear for Pompey against West Brom. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey boss relishing summer signing returning to rightful position

Pompey defender Tom McIntyre was back at West Brom with his experience highlighted ahead of the trip to Burnley. Pic: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

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Tribute to Portsmouth parks football legend Barry Campbell

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Crime

Heading south on the Eastern Road any time in the afternoon on a matchday? Don't expect to head anywhere quickly. (Hint: it's always quicker finding a way through the side streets in town...)

Police update on Eastern Road escooter crash as readers react

Ex-police chairman accused of touching woman’s bottom

NationalWorld's editor in chief Nancy Fielder's mother was robbed at knifepoint in a park. NationalWorld is launching the Silent Crime campaign to highlight the number of crimes that go unsolved - and even unreported

'My mum was robbed at knifepoint walking her dog at Sunday lunchtime'

Ex-Winnie Mandela vigilante who lived in Southsea releases book

The missing schoolboy has been found. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Schoolboy, 10, thought to be travelling with unknown individuals found

The vans were targeted in a car park in Portsmouth Road, Horndean.

Vans broken into in hotel car park during early hours

Traffic and Travel

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Lane closed and queueing traffic on A27 following crash

Avoid Newbold Road at this time.

M27 delays of 20 minutes in construction area as lane closed

Three major motorways, the M25, M3, and A3, are set to undergo significant closures over the bank holiday weekend, potentially causing widespread travel disruption.

Major interchange closed again for multi-million pound upgrade works

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The Darkness announce new tour - including a date at the Guildhall

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The UK's Largest Indoor Christmas attraction covers over 100,000sqft.

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Retro

Mike Castellano was not too pleased about his car after the Great Storm in October 1987. The News PP4119

Astonishing pictures of the great storm of 1987 that battered Portsmouth

The year of 1987 will always be synonymous with the great storm.

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Castle Road, Southsea with the famous clock tower of Clock House.

Southsea’s Castle Road is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks - and a great ...

Aerial view on the HMY Britannia sailing to Portsmouth Harbour, UK, 30th May 1965. (Photo by Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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The Royal Pier Hotel, Southsea, between the wars

9 great and unique old images of the Royal Pier Hotel in Southsea

An aerial of the Tricorn. Undated

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Property

Omaze launches latest prize draw with luxurious house in Devon worth over £2 million + £250k

Omaze prize draw: Video tour inside luxurious £2m mansion in Devon

Take a look inside this stunning £2m Devon mansion up for grabs in the latest Omaze Million Pound House prize draw, in a spectacular video property tour.

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The Nebula Cosmos 4K SE is truly portable - but has some amazing features

Nebula Cosmos 4K SE review: A portable projector with big ambitions

Air fryers and slow cookers are less than half price on Amazon at the moment

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Hampshire has been featured in the Muddy Stilettos' Top 260 Best Places to Live series and within the Hampshire segment the online magazine has released the best places to live in Hampshire.

10 best places to live in Hampshire, according to Muddy Stilettos

Puzzles

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Lifestyle

Construction work continues at the new Costa being built at The Pompey Centre

Significant progress on new drive-thru Costa being built in the city

Coffee machines make it easy to make barista-style coffee at home

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Several sandwich ranges have been recalled because they may declare peanuts Picture: Canva

Alert issued about dozens of high street sandwiches - full list

Toby Carvery in Hilsea

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People

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Police

Police locate 72-year-old man following appeal

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Your World

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Defence

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HMS Queen Elizabeth hosted a family day for the ship's company, with more than 200 hosted on board. Some criticised the decision on social media, but The News readers whole-heartedly backed the decision.

Readers support HMS Queen Elizabeth family day after social media row

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An undercover investigation by animal rights activist Joey Carbstrong revealed the disturbing abuse at Stockton Grange Farm, in Shropshire which supplies international dairy firm Müller.

Secret video shows farm worker appearing to hit and kick cows

Yussuf Mohamed Mire, 35, performing a "dangerous" U-turn to escape officers in Bournemouth, Dorset.

Mercedes driver flees cops with "dangerous" U-turn in busy town centre

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