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BIG READ: The rise of festivals that give you food for thought.

Last weekend it was the Isle of Wight Festival that drew thousands of people to party at the annual musical extravaganza.

Food and Drink

Portsmouth weather forecast: This is when temperatures will soar in Portsmouth

The weather is set to be a mixed bag today, as forecasters predict sunshine and cloud throughout the day.

Weather

This is what the weather is set to be like over the Easter bank holiday weekend in Portsmouth

The Easter bank holiday weekend is quickly approaching - but will the weather be bright and sunny or bleak and grey?

Weather

Property research website Property Detective has revealed the top 15 postcodes in Portsmouth with the highest average annual income

This is the average income of the people living in the Portsmouth area by postcode

Ever wondered what the average income is in your local area?

Consumer

Hive Portsmouth celebrates its first few months with launch of telecare and accessible van. Pictured: Cllr Steve Pitt, Cllr Lynne Stagg, Cllr Jeanette Smith, Cllr Dave Ashmore, Cllr Claire Udy, Cllr Jennie Brent and Cllr Yahiya Chowdhury

Support hub launches two new services to help city residents

A FLEDGLING support hub for residents, volunteers and organisations in Portsmouth has 'stepped up a level' with the addition of two new resources.

Portsmouth

Infantry off to France, departing from South Parade Pier.

61 fascinating D-Day photos showing what the historic landings were really like

It was the largest seaborne invasion in history.

Portsmouth

Down Syndrome Awareness Week: 'For Lizzie, it’s all about her ability not her disability'

FOR Lizzie Allen it is all about her ability and not her disability.

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New Apollo presents An Evening of Alan Bennett, March 26-29 at The Square Tower, Old Portsmouth. Picture shows Becky James as Coral Browne and Henry Oastler as Guy Burgess.

Alan Bennett’s plays come to The Square Tower, Old Portsmouth, with New Apollo Theatre

Alan Bennett is one of our most celebrated playwrights, with dozens of stage, TV and radio plays to his name as well as several major film adaptations, including The History Boys, The Lady in The Van and The Madness of King George.

Arts and Entertainment

Sign of the times... more than predictable... how you reacted to HMV's Gunwharf closure

READERS of The News have voiced their sadness over HMV’s impending departure from Portsmouth.

Business

Commercial Road 'Picture: Malcolm Wells (181017-6177)

Portsmouth high streets hope to see new life with multimillion-pound boost

TWO high streets in Portsmouth could be 'saved' with up to £50m of government funding.

Politics

The Retro Games Festival, video games arena at Portsmouth Guildhall in August 2018 Picture: Vernon Nash (180421-010)

Portsmouth Guildhall to host the city’s first modern gaming expo

BUILDING on the huge success of Portsmouth Comic Con, Portsmouth Guildhall has announced that the city’s first modern gaming expo is coming to the venue this autumn – Player 1-Guildhall (P1-G).

Lifestyle

HMV at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth will close this month

THE HMV store in Gunwharf Quays will be closing later this month, it has been confirmed.

Business

Leroy Bagley (42) from Southsea, won 3.8 million in the National Lottery Lotto Jackpot, on Saturday, March 16. Picture: Sarah Standing (210319-3215)

Portsmouth's National Lottery winner Leroy is 'overwhelmed' by £3.8m Lotto jackpot

A GENEROUS Southsea dad will be giving back to the people who have supported him through tough times in his life – after winning a £3.8m National Lottery jackpot.

Portsmouth

HMV hopes to 'stay in Portsmouth' despite imminent closure of Gunwharf store

ENTERTAINMENT retailer HMV says it would like to remain in Portsmouth – despite the Gunwharf store closing at the end of this month.

Business

Fire crews helped rescue a casualty who fell from the Northern Road bridge in Cosham on to the railway embankment at 5.45am on March 21 in 2019. Picture: Twitter/@Cosham23

Man falls off Portsmouth road bridge on to railway embankment

CREWS rushed to save a man who fell from a bridge in the early hours.

Portsmouth

Futures of Royal navy’s aircraft carriers ‘at risk’ as defence budget strain continues

CONTINUED pressure on the UK’s stretched defence budget is threatening the future of the Royal Navy’s two supersized aircraft carriers, Britain’s former top sailor has claimed.

Defence

Community initiative will help Hampshire charities with accountancy matters

A NEW community initiative designed to help charities with accountancy matters and provide work experience for university level accounting and finance students launches next week.

Business

Best pictures as Royal Navy charity holds fireworks display at Portsmouth Naval Base

The White Ensign Association marked their 60th anniversary with a stunning fireworks display at Portsmouth Naval Base last night.

Portsmouth

This year's class of Highbury College students. Picture: Sarah Standing (180776-6592)

Fancy yourself as The News' next hot-shot reporter? Here's how a course at Highbury College can get you into the journalism industry

HAVE you always wanted to be a journalist, but been unsure about where to get started?

Education

Admiral Taverns named as the best

A PUB company that runs 800 pubs nationwide has been named ‘Best Tenanted / Leased Pub Company of the Year’ at the Publican Awards 2019.

Business

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Gang of jealous Fareham women served justice for storming female's flat and battering her

Furious Royal Navy top brass investigate sailors who trashed room at HMS Sultan in night of boozy carnage

College Road closure: Major Waterlooville road to be shut off for 19 weeks as traffic lights are installed near college

Portsmouth teenagers arrested for manslaughter after death of Southsea pensioner

Neighbours' shock as Southsea pensioner, 84, is found dead - and three boys are arrested in manslaughter probe