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The Ministry of Defence is clamping down on Royal Navy, Army and RAF military secrets from being shared on video game forums such as War Thunder. Pictured is a Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft, after the aircraft's radar system was leaked online.

Classified military secrets leaked on video game forums

The Extra Care scheme is proposed for county council-owned land at Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park in Havant

Details for new care scheme scarce ahead of crunch private meeting

CGI image of planned underpass at junction 10 of the M27

Plans to spend £113.5m to create a new M27 junction given the go ahead

Map of the Fareham borough (Wicor Cams and Portchester Quay) landfills

Fears that old coastal landfill sites could open up and spill into the sea

Sir Alex Younger KCMG, Former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) between 2014 and 2020, said Russia believes its at war with the UK while the same can't be said for Britain.

"Russia thinks they're at war with us and we don't", ex-MI6 boss says

From left - Gez Driffield, Ester Wheeler and Lisa Platts, all from Parcs (Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service). Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Police commissioner pledges support for "vital" counselling service

Southern Water customers have been told their data may have been put at risk in a cyber attack.

Southern Water defends plans for huge hikes to water bills

A Cowplain playground has been given a revamp by Havant Borough Council.

Accessible play area unveiled which was co-designed by students

Plans for 60 homes on land at Southwick Road and School Road in Wickham

Plans to build 60 new homes on a field in Wickham have been unveiled

Portsmouth warns of housing cuts as government faces calls for action

Dr Margriet Drent, policy advisor at the counter hybrid unit for the Ministry of Defence in The Netherlands, advised how the Royal Navy and other nations could stop undersea cables being damaged by adversaries.

How the Royal Navy and allies can protect undersea cables from Russia

The number of personnel in the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF is not expected to increase after the strategic defence review is published, national reports say. Budget constraints have been blamed.

Size of armed forces not expected to increase after defence review

Stubbington Study Centre

More than 8,600 people fight plans to close outdoor education centre

Work started in Wellington Way in April 2024.

22 pictures of dramatic transformation in Waterlooville Town Centre

HMS Tamar, deployed in the Indo-Pacific region, has undergone a maintenance period before the arrival of HMS Prince of Wales.

Skilled engineers maintain HMS Tamar before HMS Prince of Wale arrival

Dockyard workers in Portsmouth have voted to strike due to an ongoing contract row between the Ministry of Defence and Serco for tug and other infrastructure services. The News understands redundancy consultations are taking place at the company. Pictured: HMS Prince of Wales leaving Portsmouth Harbour with a tug escort.

Redundancy consultations hit dockyard workers - contract row continues
Worried dockyard workers are being hit with redundancy talks as a contract row over “afloat services” in Portsmouth continues.
Freddie Webb

Portsmouth council to decide on 2.7 per cent rent increase

Stubbington Study Centre

Petition to save beloved outdoor activity centre signed by thousands

Portsmouth’s transit scheme brings jobs, homes, and sustainability

Picket line for striking bus drivers in despite over pay and reinstatement of conditions at the First Bus (Solent) depot in Fareham, Hampshire, UK, on January 11. Further strikes dates have been announced for the Portsmouth area.

Bus strikes escalate with directors branded "stroppy children" - when

Progress has been made in Wellington Way and now the Waterlooville Masterplan team have produced five options for the high street.

Excitement as residents given a glimpse of high street's future

A 'Let's Stop Aquind' walking protest against Aquind in July 2021 Picture: Sam Stephenson

Havant Borough Council votes to oppose controversial Aquind project

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer criticised the ferry services to and from the Isle of Wight during PMQs this week, branding them as "simply not good enough".

"Simply not good enough" Isle of Wight ferries slammed by PM

Havant Borough celebrates Leah Turner’s 14 years of service

The number of sailors in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary is slowly declining year on year, with the force’s deterioration having ramifications for the Royal Navy. Pictured: RFA personnel replenishing HMS Prince of Wales.

"Depressing" slow decline in Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors revealed

Existing buildings at Beachlands amusement arcade could be demolished to make way for two new identical buildings of shops and flats

Major plans to build shops and homes at Hayling Island arcade

Controversial Southsea HMO wins approval despite unlawful past use
A Southsea HMO has been granted planning permission despite the applicant operating it “unlawfully” since before 2022.
Toby Paine

An aerial shot of Portsmouth Harbour, Picture: Adobe Stock

Portsmouth's air pollution problem: calls for stricter standards

Transformation of Southsea shelters

Southsea's historic seafront structures restored to their former glory

British troops have been deployed to Japan in the wake of the arrival of HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy flagship.

British troops deployed to Japan in wake of HMS Prince of Wales

Hampshire County Council could slap its residents with a huge 15 per cent council tax increase

Households in these areas could be slapped with huge council tax hike

A 'Let's Stop Aquind' walking protest against Aquind in July 2021 Picture: Sam Stephenson

Havant Borough Council urged to reject disruptive Aquind project

Stubbington Study Centre

Despair over plans to close a beloved residential activity centre

HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark are due to be sold to another country after officially being cut from the Royal Navy fleet last year.

Confirmed: "Unseaworthy" HMS Albion and Bulwark to be sold

New cafe at Westbury Manor

A new cafe open at Westbury Manor to breathe new life into building

Example of the PVC hangars to be used at Solent Airport

Major project at airport as buildings crumble into dangerous state

Mariette Hughes, Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces, confirmed that the number of grievances within Royal Navy, Army and RAF has risen again for the third year in a row.

"Unacceptable" harassment and other complaints rising in armed forces

Computer generated image (CGI) issued by BAE Systems of the latest concept model of the UK's next generation combat aircraft, the Tempest. Ministers have been warned to keep a tight grip on the budget of the £12 billion Tempest jet fighter programme after problems with other international collaborations. The plane, due to enter service in 2035, is being developed with Italy and Japan under the global combat air programme (GCAP).

RAF Tempest fighter jet must stop rising costs and delays, MP

HMS Prince of Wales’ deployment to the Indo-Pacific region will “assert the rule of law” over China, a defence minister has said. The Royal Navy flagship will carry out extensive operations in the region.

HMS Prince of Wales deployment to "assert rule of law" over China

Hampshire and Solent councils submit devolution bid to government

Minister of the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard MP, promised to support the Royal Fleet Auxiliary more during a tour of RFA Proteus in Portsmouth. Sailors had previously been “harassed” into returning from annual leave early, the Nautilus International union said. Pictured is the politician on the helipad.

Sailors "harassed" into returning from leave early - MP responds

Fareham Borough Council and Feltham Construction representatives at Assheton Court

Update on raft of major housing projects

The Type 32 warship programme has stalled, with officials from the Strategic Defence Review looking over the project. Few details have been officially released, with the minister for defence procurement, Maria Eagle, responding to parliamentary written questions.

Mysterious new Type 32 warship project stalls - designs under review

What devolution means for Portsmouth

The new rules will encourage more businesses to recycle their rubbish

New rules will see businesses ordered to sort their rubbish out

Hoardings have been put up around Gosport Bus Station ahead of its demolition. Picture: Sarah Standing (100125-1506)

Old bus station awaits demolition with regeneration plan awaited

From left - Gez Driffield, Ester Wheeler and Lisa Platts, all from Parcs (Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service). Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Counselling service fighting to stay open as funding dries up

Fareham Borough Council's housing scrutiny panel discussing the length of time houses are sat empty between tenants

Work to tackle number of council houses sitting empty for months

Luke Pollard MP has praised the “cutting-edge” capabilities of RFA Proteus during a tour of the ship in Portsmouth. Pictured- Fleet Commander (right) welcomes Minister of the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard MP (left) onboard RFA Proteus.

"Cutting-edge" RFA Proteus essential for protecting UK - MP

Portsmouth City Council invests £250,000 in childcare initiative

Portsmouth Crown Court

Agency sentenced after overcrowding properties and harassing tenants

Crucial talks have been held regarding the deployment of HMS Prince of Wales to Australia and the Indo-Pacific region this Spring.

Crucial HMS Prince of Wales Indo-Pacific deployment meeting held

Devolution plans could lead to 'Shotgun Wedding' in Hampshire

HMS Lancaster seized several stashes of illegal narcotics while conducting patrols in the Middle East and Gulf of Oman, but this garnered social media criticism from some.

HMS Lancaster seizes drugs in Middle East but sparks social media row

Minister of the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard MP, promised to support the Royal Fleet Auxiliary more during a tour of RFA Proteus in Portsmouth. Pictured is the politician on the helipad.

"Substantial" pay deal will restore Royal Fleet Auxiliary faith, MP

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