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Cyclist suffers ‘potentially life-threatening’ head injuries in collision with bus in Portsmouth

A cyclist has been taken to hospital with ‘potentially life-threatening’ head injuries after a collision with a bus in Portsmouth.

Crime

The HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Portsmouth Harbour after sea trials. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

WATCH: HMS Queen Elizabeth sails back into Portsmouth Harbour

HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived back into Portsmouth this morning after her latest set of work-ups and trials.

Portsmouth

HMS Queen Elizabeth. Picture: BAE Systems

HMS Queen Elizabeth to sail back into Portsmouth this morning

HMS Queen Elizabeth will be sailing back into Portsmouth this morning.

Portsmouth

Five reasons to buy The News on Saturday and Sunday - including Weekend and Retro

In The News this weekend we have 80 pages of news, sport and entertainment, plus our 7-day TV guide

Portsmouth

Norman Stockman with the shoes left by the fox

THIS WEEK IN 1993: Wily fox takes a shine to footwear

Foxy happenings were afoot in a Gosport garden where wily thieves took a curious shine to shoes just days after the same problem was reported in Fareham.

Heritage

How it could look when airsoft combat takes place in Kingston Prison, Portsmouth

Plan to hold ‘wargames’ in former Portsmouth prison

A CITY landmark will temporarily become the setting for popular military simulations.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth principal vows to battle for college cash boost after taking on new national role

FIGHTING for more cash for colleges and avoiding a crisis in teacher recruitment are top priorities for a principal as he takes on a critical new role.

Education

Talk at University of Portsmouth to reduce use of plastic products

ADVICE will be given on small changes people can make to reduce their use of plastics.

Education

Tennis masterclass and tournament for Portsmouth pupils

PUPILS were treated to a tennis masterclass and tournament ahead of the Fuzion 100 Southsea Trophy.

Education

Royal Navy’s future battle group would ‘beat the Russians’, Admiral says

RUSSIA would have no chance against the Royal Navy’s battle group of the future, an Admiral has said.

Defence

Portsmouth dad stuck in the mud picking up son from Isle of Wight Festival sparks rescue effort

THREE people who became stuck in the mud had to be rescued by the coastguard.

News

HMS Queen Elizabeth is on her way back to Portsmouth

HMS Queen Elizabeth is due to arrive back in Portsmouth tomorrow

BRITAIN’S biggest warship ever built will be sailing back to her home of Portsmouth tomorrow morning, the Royal Navy has announced.

Defence

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Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB signs the Armed Foces Covenant with Sir Rupert Soames of Serco Picture: Ian Hargreaves (180622-1_covenant)

Tug firm Serco which moves HMS Queen Elizabeth vows to double UK reservists by 2023

THE FIRM responsible for safely guiding the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers in and out of Portsmouth has pledged its allegiance to the armed forces until 2023.

Defence

Gerry Cunningham and Rachel Kane at the 2017 Isle of Wight Festival

BIG READ: Drape yourself in gold and dance your cares away

Ever turned round and realised Beyonce is standing next to you, while Jay-Z brings out Kanye West in front of thousands of people?

Gigs and Music

‘This could be worse than the loss of shipbuilding’ - fears grow in Portsmouth as Airbus threatens to leave the UK after hard Brexit

THE leader of Portsmouth council has said he is ‘extremely fearful’ for 1,400 jobs in the city that could be lost as a result of Brexit.

Business

Did you take your dog to work? Picture: David Baileys

Here are the best pictures of Portsmouth pooches on Bring Your Dog To Work Day

Today is the best day of the year and no we don’t mean Christmas!

People

St Tabitha's from Portsmouth High School. Florence Dempster (aged 11), Sophia Birchall (aged 11) Lily Glew (aged 10) Jessica Mansbridge (aged 11), Anusha Davies (aged 10). Picture: Sally Tiller.

IN PICTURES: Saint Tabitha’s play by Portsmouth High School

Year 6 students at Portsmouth High School have been seeking out a thief and spotting a sinister apparition as part of a new play.

Portsmouth

Two new tower blocks given green light to be built in Portsmouth’s city centre

TWO new tower blocks will create a ‘vibrant’ destination for Portsmouth city centre.

Politics

Man wanted for attempted murder is missing after appointment at QA Hospital in Portsmouth

A MAN wanted for attempted murder has gone missing from a secure unit after an appointment at Queen Alexandra Hospital.

Crime