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A foster carer has made special Christmas care packages for kids taken from their homes this December

A FOSTER carer who knows the hardships children face when placed into emergency care during the festive period has made special Christmas care packages for them to enjoy.

Waterlooville

Mystery Hampshire woman wins £1 million in lottery draw

A mystery lottery winner from Hampshire has scooped the life-changing sum of £1,000,000.

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The beautiful decorations at the Mortimers Christmas-themed wedding. Picture: 2Tone Photography Ltd

A Christmas wedding – a festive day for Cosham couple

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to get married.

Lifestyle

Law firm scoops award for restructuring work

A PORTSMOUTH law firm has received an award for its work in saving businesses from insolvency.

Business

From left - Larissa Carey with Amber and Dizzy, Louise Pope with Dexter and organiser Hayley Harris with Fifi and Miley. Picture Ian Hargreaves

Dachshund Christmas Pawty at Waterlooville pub is a hit with dog lovers

IT WAS a pawty like no other – one where lovable sausage dogs donned Christmas jumpers and competed in an adorable fancy dress competition.

Waterlooville

Business donates pet oxygen masks to fire service

PET oxygen masks have been donated by a business to its local fire station.

Hayling Island

Chester Zoo after a fire broke out in the Monsoon Forest habitat area. Picture: David Clough/Twitter/PA Wire

Chester Zoo evacuates animals after fire tears through Monsoon Forest roof

Visitors have been evacuated from Chester Zoo after a fire broke out in the Monsoon Forest habitat area.

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Veterinary nurse Beverley Elmer at her Southsea home with one of her cats, Stormzee'Picture: Malcolm Wells (181212-0824)

Southsea veterinary nurse urges shoppers to be alert to real fur on clothing when buying Christmas presents

THINK before you buy, that's the message of a Southsea veterinary nurse concerned that shops and markets could be unknowingly selling real fur.

Business

Christmas TV 2018 – here is what's on

The best films on the box from December 15 to New Year's Day.

Lifestyle

Harry Redknapp celebrates after winning this series of I'm A Celebrity.

Harry Redknapp to help I’m a Celebrity campmate The Vamps James McVey propose to girlfriend

Former Pompey manager Harry Redknapp is playing cupid for one of his I’m a Celebrity campmates.

Portsmouth

The Fellowship held a special Christmas themed lunch at The Queens Hotel in Southsea at the beginning of December. Pictured is: (l-r) Thelma Turner-Hill, organiser of The Fellowship with Sally Rumfitt and Katy Walsh. Picture: Sarah Standing

Portsmouth Fellowship celebrates 33 years of helping the vulnerable

‘Love, friendship and kindness.’

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Cher announces first UK tour in 15 years – here's how to get tickets

Pop queen Cher has announced her first UK tour in 15 years and is set to hit the road next year.

Gigs and Music

Harry Redknapp nearly pulled out of I’m a Celebrity as wife Sandra battled sepsis

The King of the Jungle Harry Redknapp has revealed he almost didn’t appear on the show due to his wife Sandra battling sepsis.

Portsmouth

Sir Michael Parkinson will be at the Kings Theatre, Southsea, in February 2019.

Sir Michael Parkinson is coming to Portsmouth – here’s more information about shows coming to the area

Book your seat now for these upcoming shows.

Lifestyle

From left, Portsmouth City Council leader Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Shazmin Miah, Eliyah Ali and Faz Ahmed from The Akash. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Readers vote Portsmouth’s flying curry as top achievement of 2018

AN INDIAN restaurant that flew a takeaway out to loyal customers in France has received a top award, courtesy of readers from The News.

Portsmouth

Members of the public view the artwork on display at Tight Modern'Picture: Aspex Gallery

Portsmouth art gallery gives a platform to disadvantaged artists

AN ART gallery in Portsmouth has won praise for hosting an exhibition that gave artists from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to gain the recognition they deserve.

Portsmouth