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HMS Queen Elizabeth: Threat to deploy warship may have scuppered Chinese trade talks

CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond will not be visiting China for trade talks this weekend as reportedly planned – after defence secretary Gavin Williamson threatened to send the HMS Queen Elizabeth to the Pacific.

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Arts Space Portsmouth is due to be given a 300,000 makeover to repair parts of the building, Portsmouth City Council has said. Photo: Google

Ageing Portsmouth arts hub to be given major £300k facelift

A BELOVED arts centre will be given a £300,000 make-over after Portsmouth City Council green-lit the funding for the overhaul.

Portsmouth

One of many Southsea streets where parking is at a premium Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Calls made for Portsmouth businesses to open up car parks to residents at night

A CAMPAIGN in Portsmouth is pushing for businesses to open up commercial car parks for residents to use overnight.

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The Harvester, Copnor, Portsmouth: Restaurant review

A few things about Portsmouth that you’ll only know if you live here. Everyone starts wearing T-shirts, skirts and other summer gear at the first sign of sun in March, drivers will stop to let you cross the road even if it means they flagrantly break the Highway Code and risk causing accidents, and everyone likes to go to the Harvester for a treat.

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Hampshire police unit receives national praise for tackling illegal immigration

A HAMPSHIRE police unit that works to prevent illegal immigrants from entering the UK has been praised by the National Crime Agency for its efforts.

Crime

Here’s where roadworks will be taking place on major roads around Hampshire this week

Highways England has released its bulletin on where to expect roadworks on major roads in the coming week.

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Three care workers fined for misusing disabled blue badges in Portsmouth

A TRIO of care workers have been rapped for illegally using blue disabled badges to dodge parking charges and flout road rules.

Crime

Knight and Lee in Southsea Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Plans for future of Knight and Lee in Southsea to go on display this month

AN EXHIBITION that will shed light on what will happen to Knight and Lee’s Southsea store after it closes will be held this month.

Business

Portsmouth students axed Peter Hitchens’ planned talk after just 100 complaints – but columnist calls it a ‘ridiculous fatwa’

A UNIVERSITY students’ union axed a controversial columnist’s appearance after receiving just 100 complaints as the ‘risk’ was too great.

Portsmouth

Councillors pledge to change ‘toothless’ HMO rules

FRUSTRATED councillors have vowed to change 'toothless' rules that have led to more and more shared homes in the city.

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Portsmouth firefighters called out to string of bin fires

FIREFIGHTERS were called to put out several fires that had been started deliberately in bins on the street.

Crime

Waiting times at QA's A&E get longer in busy winter

ALMOST 4,000 patients were left waiting at Queen Alexandra Hospital’s A&E for four hours or more last month, after a ‘significant spike’ in demand.

Portsmouth

Bridgemary School. Picture: Nick Scott Photography

Best pictures from Wednesday's Rock Challenge at Portsmouth Guildhall

Here are the best pictures from the third day of this year’s Rock Challenge schools competition.

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Southsea author Matt Wingett. Picture: Malcolm Wells (160412-3215)

Twitter plug from world-famous author Neil Gaiman causes 'avalanche of orders' for Portsmouth writer's new book

A PORTSMOUTH writer has received ‘an avalanche of orders’ for his latest book after a world-famous author took to Twitter to give it their seal of approval.

Portsmouth

Brendan McCarthy (right), who ran Dr Evil's Body Modification Emporium in Wolverhampton, has admitted causing grievous bodily harm to three customers by carrying out a tongue-splitting procedure and removing an ear and a nipple.

Dr Evil patients can be sliced and diced but should we pick up the bill if it goes wrong? – Verity Lush

There is a news story that is particularly prominent at the moment, concerning a gentleman who has been performing ‘body modifications’.

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Plans for the sea defences at South Parade Pier

Southsea sea defences: Why you should get involved

GETTING involved with the shaping of Portsmouth's sea defences is 'essential', a student specialising in the city's coast has said.

Portsmouth

Traffic camera footage from the scene of the crash this afternoon. Picture: Highways England

M27 hour-long delays after multi-vehicle crash

DRIVERS are being warned to expect lengthy delays on the M27 following a crash.

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Portsmouth Student Union’s barring of Peter Hitchens is an attack on free speech – Bob Hind

My late father and his four brothers were all born and raised in Portsmouth and were proud of it. They all did their bit during World War Two with one, William, losing his life when his ship was torpedoed in the Atlantic.

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