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Portsmouth grants RNLI highest civic honour following threats to crew

Toby Paine — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:01:17 GMT

RNLI receives city's highest civic honour after Eastney volunteers faced hostility over migrant rescues

New drones and sensors for Royal Navy to protect undersea cables from aggressive Russian submarines

Freddie Webb — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:52:59 GMT

Undersea infrastructure which is vital for our lives is coming under threat from the Kremlin

Protected trees in Runnymede, Fareham face the axe as roots are blamed for home damage

Maya George — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:33:39 GMT

Three trees may need to be chopped down as they are damaging a family home

Green Party calls for George Madgwick to resign over criminal charges

Toby Paine — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:59:47 GMT

Madgwick is due in court later this month following 35 criminal charges.

One in ten Portsmouth households cannot afford Christmas presents for children

Toby Paine — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:47:49 GMT

The city council and various organisations are urging residents to donate for struggling families.

Cascades car park rooftop could become home to 12 Padel courts

Toby Paine — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:13:14 GMT

The plans include changing facilities, reception, cafe and seating for visitors.

Reform UK names new Hampshire leader as George Madgwick suspended after rape charges - Cllr Terry Norton takes over

Natalia Forero — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:01:52 GMT

Cllr Terry Norton is also a Havant borough councillor who has previously served on Portsmouth City Council and as deputy police and crime commissioner

Elected mayor of Hampshire and the Solent could be paid £105,000 a year

Jason Lewis — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:35:33 GMT

The proposed salary of the elected mayor has been revealed - here’s how it compares to other high-ranking public jobs

Thousands of Hampshire residents may need an extra recycling bin as changes loom over cardboard and paper

Natalia Forero — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:28:27 GMT

Changes are coming to recycling in Hampshire