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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

Partially built extension works.

Pictures released of botched and incomplete work by 'deceptive' cowboy builder

Kyle Bennett celebrates scoring Pompey's second in the 6-1 demolition of Cheltenham which clinched the League Two title in May 2017. Picture: Harry Murphy/Getty Images

Ex-Pompey man Kyle Bennett: I quit football at 30 to be with dying dad

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

Drift bar announces exciting new rebranded venue and opening date

David Longden-Thurgood. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA

Former PC cleared of rape found to have committed gross misconduct

Over 300 knives have been taken off the streets across Lancashire’s West Division as part of Operation Sceptre.

Serious violence has 'reduced' despite spate of stabbings

Another cold health alert has been issued for the South East with temperatures set to dip.

Temperatures set to dip as health alert issued for the South East

Dobbies garden centre in Havant is due to close on Sunday, January 19

Closing date for Dobbies confirmed and details about the site's future

Traffic and Travel

The council has expressed concern about the ongoing bus strikes plaguing the Portsmouth area. Pictured: 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.

"Disappointing" bus strikes could scare off passengers

Traffic

Motorcyclist sustains serious injury following crash on A27

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Signalling fault between Hilsea and Fratton causing disruption

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Four vehicles involved in M3 pile-up leaving one person injured

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M3 multi-vehicle crash leaves three lanes closed

Emergency services were called to Lower Farlington Road, Portsmouth.

Emergency services deployed to crash involving motorbike

Crime

Timothy O'Keefe has been jailed after pleading guilty to possessing more than 700 indecent images of children.

Man jailed for possessing more than 700 indecent pictures of children

Police

Man charged with murder of 19-year-old has case dropped

24 Hours in Police Custody: A jaw-dropping opening to this Breaking Bad tale

Hampshire police have released the image of two men they want to speak to in connection to a report of a car being damaged in Waterlooville in November.

Car damaged after two men "tamper" with it to haggle the price down

Police are appealing for witnesses

Police launch appeal following suspected arson

A National Police Air Service helicopter was deployed to the Corby area to track the vehicle

Here’s why a police helicopter was deployed over Portsmouth

Weather

A jogger runs to exercise in a frost-covered Hyde Park in London.

Watch: Met Office forecasts risk of snow grains in the south

Warming hands.

Watch: Eight yellow cold health alerts in place across the UK

Business

Unclaimed Lottery millions - you could be sitting on a winning ticket

Work started in Wellington Way in April 2024.

22 pictures of dramatic transformation in Waterlooville Town Centre

Here are some of the best hair salons in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport and Waterlooville - according to Google reviews.

Here are 21 of the best hair salons in the Portsmouth area

Politics

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

Portsmouth council to decide on 2.7 per cent rent increase

Stubbington Study Centre

Petition to save beloved outdoor activity centre signed by thousands

Defence

Captain Will Blackett, Portsmouth native and Commanding Officer of HMS Prince of Wales, is celebrating 100 years of his family serving in the Royal Navy.

HMS Prince of Wales CO celebrates 100 years family service

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29 incredible old photos of Royal Navy's HMS Vernon before it became Gunwharf Qu...

Royal Navy sailors aboard the Portsmouth-based ship HMS Medway cleared turtle nesting sites of dangerous waste on the Caribbean Island of Curacao during patrols of the region.

Charitable sailors support rare turtles during deployment patrols

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

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Melvin Eley at his barbershop in Stechford, Birmingham.

Watch: Meet the barber, 76, who has been cutting hair for 65 years

I visited the alpine city of Innsbruck, taking in all the history, culture, and skiing that the city had to offer.

I visited a beautiful alpine city that is fantastic for a ski break

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 5 2024.

Watch: When is Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony?

Police used a chainsaw to raid a drug house where they arrested a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of having a zombie knife.

Cops break into 'drug den' with chainsaw and make zombie knife arrest

Michael McIntyre's Big Show is back

What time Michael McIntyre’s Big Show is on TV tonight

Toad in the Hole on The Masked Singer

Full list of The Masked Singer celebs who have been unmasked

Environment

All electric future (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Accelerating towards a petrol-free future!

An aerial shot of Portsmouth Harbour, Picture: Adobe Stock

Portsmouth's air pollution problem: calls for stricter standards

People

Cara and Maya could live with secondary school aged children who are confident with large dogs. They cannot live with cats but could live with other small animals if they were kept separately.

RSPCA desperately searching for perfect forever home for two dogs

A mother-daughter dog duo are desperately searching for a perfect home.

Sophie Lewis

Jimmy White shows Ian Burton a trick or two during an exhibition at The Top Spot Snooker Club in Leigh Park, 1993. The News PP4529

In pictures: Memories of Portsmouth sports and social clubs

MJN Jewellers in Palmerston Road in April 1994

16 beloved Portsmouth shops from the 1990s that are sorely missed

This is an overview of what the pool looked like in the second week of December 2024. The concreting of the walls were due to be completed by the following week.

47 striking pictures of the immense developments made at Hilsea Lido

The Hilsea Lido is undergoing a multi-million pound regeneration that will see brand new facilities and will give the outdoor pool a new lease of life.

Concrete pour completed at Hilsea Lido as amazing progress continues

Education

AFC Bournemouth Footballer Michael Dacosta Gonzalez with Purbrook Park Pupils and Skechers football boots

AFC Bournemouth Player visits Purbrook Park School

From playing school at home to toilet training, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for Reception

How to get your child ready for Reception

Horndean Technology College in Barton Cross, Horndean, have received a positive result in their recent Ofsted report. Pictured is: Headteacher Julie Summerfield with some of the pupils.Picture: Sarah Standing (140125-8401)

School described as 'innovative' and 'comprehensive' in Ofsted report

Three new teacher strike dates have been announced

New teacher strike dates for February 2025 announced

There are a number of popular apps to help you learn everything from songwriting to playing the piano

Apple's 5 top-rated apps to help learn music or a new instrument

Victory Primary Ofsted is celebrating a positive Ofsted report following its recent inspection which took place on November 26 and 27, 2024.

'Highly inclusive' primary school receives positive Ofsted report

Health

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has commented on the recent RCN report on the state of the NHS.

NHS trust apologises for care "outside of our normal care spaces"

Urgent warning to pet owners as dog chews linked to illness.

Urgent warning to pet owners not to feed dogs these chews from China

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Blue Monday usually falls on the third Monday in January.

How to beat Blue Monday - tips to look after your mental health

Opinion

Caroline at the Boathouse, Gosport Marina, where the brilliant team hosted and funded Christmas lunch for around 20 veterans.

Off the Fence with Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport

Whilst Christmas and New Year are a blur of activity in the Dinenage household, surrounded by close family and friends, I couldn’t help but stop for a moment to reflect on the challenges faced in 2024.

Caroline Dinenage
Claudia Winkleman welcomes another group of eager contestants to her Scottish castle for a new series of The Traitors (Picture: BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge)

The Traitors returns as shiny, stylish and compelling as ever

The Rev Max Cross

Faith in the Community: Bubble Church is perfect for babies and toddlers

I'm considering taking legal action over ITV's Playing Nice

Philip Cunnington

The persuasive power of food.

Alun Newman: The persuasive power of food

Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder were a hit on their Grand Tour this year (Picture: BBC/Rex TV/Zinc Media/Lana Salah)

The best and worst shows I’ve reviewed this year, from Taskmaster to The Teacher

Volunteers packing emergency food parcels

No shame in visiting your local food bank this winter

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Tapo's video doorbells are great value for money - but this deal is exceptional

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Sky has TV and broadband deals worth looking at

Sky’s January deal: stream top shows and save big on broadband & TV

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LEGO Twilight Cullen house set: Release date, price and photos

The Official Elvis Presley Plectrum Coin is available to anyone, but only one coin can be ordered per household

Elvis fans can claim a free silver coin by following these steps

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Over half of Brits (53 per cent) worry they won’t ever be able to retire

Ad Feature This tool reveals how much you need to save to retire

The ETP is expected to be listed on Switzerland’s SIX Swiss Exchange, the largest stock exchange in the country and the third largest in Europe, during the first quarter of 2025.

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The research revealed the critical role of food labelling in shaping consumer choices and promoting public health in the UK

Ad Feature Over a third of Brits struggle to understand food labels, study shows

The Simple app for weight loss takes a gentle approach with the help of an AI coach

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