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BIG READ: Are tattoos still taboo?

Deemed distasteful or downright unnecessary to some, the subject of tattoos has long caused certain factions of society to butt heads.

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You could be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare

Here’s how parents in Portsmouth can claim 30 hours of free childcare

PARENTS across the county have two weeks left to claim 30 hours of free care for their child in September.

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Pompey’s biggest fan celebrates a century

Sitting excitedly in her chair, she is watching the game, eagerly waiting for Pompey to score. With her blue and white scarf wrapped around her neck, great-great-grandmother Emma Smith’s support for her football club is still as strong as ever, even at 100-years-old.

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Parents are being warned about the WhatsApp game 'Momo'. Picture: Guardia Civil/ Twitter

Parents warned over dangerous WhatsApp suicide game ‘Momo’

Parents are being warned about the dangers of a WhatsApp game which encourages children to commit suicide.

Portsmouth

Transform into a space cadet at Fareham Shopping Centre

CHILDREN can become a mini space cadet for a day and embark on a special space mission at a shopping centre.

Real Life

These baby names are at risk of dying out

REVEALED: Most unpopular baby names of 2018

Picking the right name for your baby is one of the toughest decisions – especially with so many options to choose from.

Portsmouth

Pictured Left to right Leo Miller, Emily miller, jacob steadman, Parker Steadman, Martin Oates and Christine Oates enjoying an ice cream. Picture: Royal Navy

All of the best pictures from HMS Sultan Families Day

An action-packed afternoon of fun was enjoyed by all recently at the HMS SultanFamilies Day.

Portsmouth

The friendly fox gets brave and jumps on the armchair in Mr Tallons' living room

Wild fox plays football with ‘amazed’ Havant family – before jumping on the neighbour’s living room armchair

A FAMILY was ‘amazed’ after a fox joined them for a game of football in broad daylight – before jumping on an armchair in their neighbour’s living room.

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Ickle Pickles held their fundraiser last week. Picture: Vernon Nash

Here are all the best pictures from Ickle Pickles fundraiser

Ickle Pickles held a family fun day to help raise funds.

Portsmouth

Crave Ice Cream on the Isle of White has been named best in the country

Isle of Wight ice cream parlour named best in the country

An ice cream parlour on the Isle of Wight has been named the best in the country by TripAdvisor.

Lifestyle

Jack Gerrard and Rudy Matthews 'Picture: Keith Woodland

How Pompey in the Community helps bring sport to all

Making sport more inclusive is an aim across many clubs nationally and in our area Pompey in the Community is supporting disabled young people and adults to experience a range of sports.

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Best friends Poppy Downie, 9, and Ruby Dickins, 9, battle it out. Picture: Keith Woodland

Here are the best pictures from Gosport family fun day

Eager families headed down to a Gosport church for a day of free fun.

Gosport

New Inclusions Discos in Leigh Park will give people with special needs a place to party

YOUNGSTERS and adults with special needs will soon have the chance to socialise and boogie the night away free of judgement.

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Hundreds turn out for arts hub’s Hayling beach fun day

FAMILIES united to enjoy a day out in the sunshine as an arts hub hosted a coastal fun day.

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The picture used for the order of service at David's funeral, which his family says 'sums him up'. Picture: Matthew Pigotts

Tributes paid to hockey-loving dad, dentist and husband David Stevenson

TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a lifelong hockey fanatic, dedicated dental professional and ‘great family man’.

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Rachael Ross with her sons, Jack 20, Max 13, Tom 18, and her husband, Ken. Rachael is the founder of Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association. She has received the Portsmouth Civic Award for her charity work

Mum who set up Portsmouth Down syndrome charity says son inspires her work

Last month actress Sarah Gordy received an MBE. She joined the ranks of film stars, politicians, novellists, scientists and sporting heroes who have been recognised for their brilliance.

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Why not go for an adventure at Canoe Lake?

7 free activities to entertain your kids in Portsmouth this summer holiday

The summer holidays have finally arrived and it means that you will have to find ways to entertain your children for six whole weeks!

Portsmouth

Rosalind Pawling and her children, Bethany, 10, and Simeone, 12. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Carers ‘deeply saddened’ as £1m cuts to services for children with special needs are approved

CARERS are fearful for ‘desperate consequences’ as the county council gears up for a controversial overhaul of its Short Breaks programme.

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Kieran Howard can hardly move with all the toys scattered over the floor. A burglar would have no chance.

KIERAN HOWARD: How to burglar-proof your home – just have children

It's fast becoming a Home Alone remake in our house just lately. I'm half-expecting Macaulay Culkin to make an appearance any day now.

Gosport

Information and advice on adoption at event

CURRENT adoptive parents, foster carers and social workers will be on hand to talk at a free drop-in event for anyone considering adopting a child or becoming a foster carer.

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