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Air ambulance spotted attending emergency incident in Portsmouth

'Handy' DJ set to mark stomping 30 year career with party

Dad suffers 'deepest trauma' after wife mysteriously dies in Turkey

Armed Forces Caterer of the Year Joe Whitlock, from Gosport, outside the RN Leadership Academy in Portsmouth.

"I'm a Gosport sailor and been named as the Navy's best Chef"

The Wickham Horse Fair took place in Wickham Square, Wickham, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Picture: Sarah Standing (200525-7165)

See Wickham be transformed as the traditional Horse Fair returns

Crowds at the horse fair. Picture: Sarah Standing (200525-7205)

34 pictures from the traditional Wickham Horse Fair - gallery

The Royal Navy Rear Admiral inspecting the guard at HMS Collingwood in Fareham during a visit.

"Special honour": Rear Admiral hosted at HMS Collingwood ceremony

King's Academy Gomer in Pyrford Close, Gosport, has received a positive result in its recent Ofsted report. Pictured is: (left and second left) Nick Cross, CEO of King's Group Academies, Georgina Mulhall, executive headteacher, (second from right and right) Karen Digby, associate headteacher and Claire-Louise West, director of primary for the King's Group Academies with head boy and head girl, deputy head boy and head girl, house captains and school councillors.Picture: Sarah Standing (190525-6968)

'Thrilled' staff at 'welcoming school' celebrate positive Ofsted

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Picture: Credit Tim Wallace Photography

Air ambulance attends late emergency incident in Southsea

Navy Days 2010 at the Portsmouth Naval Base. Pictured is the queue for HMS Dauntless.

18 wonderful pictures of Royal Navy Days in 2010

Love Albert Road day 2009, Thousands attend the event - DJ Matt Handy raves it up. Picture: Paul Jacobs. (093449-43)

9 fantastic pictures as we go back to Love Albert Road day 2009

The chemical store is now taking shape at the Hilsea Lido.

85 pictures documenting progress at £7.75m project since work started

Marcin Jedrysiak has captured some astonishing drone footage of the multi-million pound work being completed at Hilsea Lido.

Stupendous scenes as £7m project continues making impressive progress

Take a look at some absolutely gorgeous dogs on the hunt for loving forever homes.

36 precious pictures of dogs looking for loving homes

Appeal for help for Jenny Winter who worker at Haslar Hospital

'I was shocked that working at Haslar exposed me to asbestos'

Royal Navy Commander Will King, based at HMS Sultan in Gosport, has completed an epic 300-mile cycling challenge to raise money for a testicular cancer charity.

Royal Navy commander completes epic 300-mile cycling challenge

A Royal Navy submariner has completed an epic 300-mile cycling challenge that was “physically demanding”.

Freddie Webb

Four kittens were rescued by Royal Navy sailors in Bahrain after getting stuck under a shipping container. Pictured: he orphaned kittens emerge from their 'home' underneath shipping containers.

Adorable "suffering" cats saved by Navy sailors after their mum dies

Sue and Bob enjoying their time at the shanty festival. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Crowds enjoy a delightful day of sea shanties and watersports - in pictures

Alan Carr at The Lightship at Haslar Marina – just down the road from Haslar - evoking that Titanic feeling

BBC admit to geography blunder in flagship programme

Title: Recfest Pictured: Andy with granddaughter Scarlett

11 pictures as bigger and better Portchester festival returns

Driver speaks of 'frightening' ordeal after car explodes into flames

Police spotted the Vauxhall Astra driving on the wrong side of the A3(M) in Havant. Picture: Google Street View.

Firefighters raced to vehicle that mysteriously exploded into flames

A3(M) vehicle fire leaves lane blocked and delays

Air ambulance lands in Portsmouth field for emergency incident

A swan suns itself on the shore of Worthington Reservoir. Very often all these cobbled areas are under water

A27 traffic slow due to unusual incident as 'swans on road'

Donald Trump Jr and Nigel Farage spotted in Portsmouth

Mick Runalls completed his remarkable hike up Mount Snowdon earlier this month to raise money for charity.

Man raises thousands after 'outrageous' trek with kitchen appliance

Thousands of pounds have been raised by an incredible man who has hiked up a mountain with a kitchen appliance on his back.

Sophie Lewis

The medals of a Portsmouth soldier honoured for his heroics in the First World War were due to be going up for sale - including his Victoria Cross medal - but the lot has since been withdrawn.

Heroic WWI soldier's Victoria Cross medal withdrawn from sale

Here are 13 Portsmouth schools with high absence rates.

13 Portsmouth secondary schools with high absence rates

Lassana Diarra celebrates Pompey's 2008 FA Cup success. Picture: Joe Pepler

'I slept with the FA Cup': The magical inside story of Pompey 2008 win

"This is life changing!" - lucky Portsmouth mum scoops lottery win

M27 crash near Portsmouth causes long delays - police update

Ross Bartlett, 37, is driving a 1942 Fordson Standard from John o' Groats to Lands End to raise money for Brain Tumour Research in memory of his mum, Mary.

Man completing 1,000 mile journey on 83-year-old tractor for charity

Falklands War ship Landing Craft F8 has been wrapped in the LGBTQ+ Pride colours.

Historic Falklands War ship Landing Craft F8 wrapped in pride colours

West Wittering is nicknamed “God’s Pocket” by locals for its pastel huts and sloping dunes

Major change to parking arrangements at popular beach - how to book

West Wittering is nicknamed “God’s Pocket” by locals for its pastel huts and sloping dunes

West Wittering beach: All you need to know before you visit

Fire fighters have been called to a false alarm at Alexandra Court, Southsea, this afternoon.

Fire engines spotted along Southsea seafront

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has responded to a significant fire in Hillmead Gardens, Bedhampton.

Blaze rips through home in residential road - fire crew at scene

A huge blaze has been spotted in the Bedhampton area with flames visible to the right of the A3(M) northbound.

Huge plume of smoke drifts across across motorway as scary fire rages

Mikey Osbourne (37) from Portsmouth, is severely disabled after drug misuse in 2013 which left him with a brain injury. Mikey is taking on a charity static bike ride cycling 60-80 miles at the Mountbatten Centre on Wednesday 21st May raising money for Headway.

Inspirational Portsmouth man takes on epic bike challenge for charity

Dressed for summer. Row boats for hire and gentlemen taking their girls dressed in white for a row alongside Clarence Pier

28 stunning retro images capture wonderful Clarence Pier life

Alan Knight was given the freedom of the city by Portsmouth City Council

Legendary Pompey goalkeeper Alan Knight given freedom of the city

A bench at Swanmore Recreation Ground was set on fire yesterday evening (May 12).

'Mindless act of vandalism' sees park bench set on fire

'Smart' car crashes on Hayling Island beach on Sunday in glorious weather.

Pictures show 'Smart' car crashed on Hayling Island beach as readers poke fun

A medal group belonging to the former head of the SAS, Lieutenant-General Sir John Peter Barry Condliffe Watts, are being put up for sale at auction. The soldier, known for his gallantry and bravery, was born in Portsmouth.

"Gallant" Head of SAS' medal group goes on sale

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Picture: Credit Tim Wallace Photography

Air ambulance seen landing close to A3(M) in Waterlooville

Palmerston Road. Most of what you see in this photo was swept away during World War Two, but in the top left hand corner can be seen the steeple of St Jude's Church in Kent Road. This is a view from Osbourne Road, looking north up Palmerston Road, Southsea with Handley's store to the left of the photograph.

Photos show what Palmerston Road looked like in 1870

Youngsters join in with the FitnFunkey dance group. Picture: Mike Cooter (110525)

15 pictures of glorious VE Day commemorations in Waterlooville

Air ambulance treats person in Portsmouth field after incident

Droxford House in February 1990

20 beautiful Buckland and Landport memories from the '60s and '70s

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M27: Drivers face 'severe delays' on busy motorway

The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hosted a VE day event where veterans were interviewed about their wartime memories. Pictured: Members of the audience listen to the stories Picture: Chris Moorhouse (100525-33)

91 gloriously patriotic pictures of VE Day celebrations across city

Police

Police locate missing 68-year-old from Fareham

Families enjoyed the VE Day celebrations in Havant. Pictured: The Offley family from Westleigh. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

13 wonderful pictures as families celebrate VE Day with live music

Police

Police locate missing 85-year-old man

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