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Watch as cute shelter dogs get spoilt at Christmas dinner party

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

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Geoff and Jo Smith.

Watch: Dad walks again after having part of skull removed after stroke

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Thousands of households to receive £500 summer holidays payment

Giant pill box reminder for meals

Giant pill box reminder for meals

The money will people most in need

Families to get £200 via Household Support Fund - but funds are low

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Kids Club cinema - your guide to Kids Clubs and discounts this summer

Boy, 3, is rescued from railway track by man at Newark Northgate Station.

Watch: Boy, 3, rescued from railway track seconds before train passes

The Paediatric Oncology Team collect their Patient Choice Award in 2023.

Your chance to reward NHS workers who have impacted your lives

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“Inconsiderate” and “downright dangerous” parking blamed on council workers

Meoncross Nursery in Fareham has been rated on of the Top 20 nursery settings in the daynurseries.co.uk awards.

Nursery in Fareham recognised as one of the best settings in south

Kingscourt Nursery, Waterlooville, has been rated in the top 20 nurseries in the South East of England.

Nursery in Waterlooville in Top 20 nurseries

A new edition to Portsmouth’s North End street has today had its grand opening. National charity Revitalise is excited to announce the opening of its first ever discount outlet shop.
Picture: Revitalise

"Beacon of affordability": North End welcomes a brand new shop

Ad Feature Portsmouth needs more foster carers – here’s all you need to know

School classroom.

Watch: How to appeal if you don’t get your first choice primary school
Watch the video to hear James Bowen, NAHT, and Dr. Jonathan Doherty, Leeds Trinity University, discuss the primary school offers appeal process.
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TheraParent Fostering based in Waterlooville, are celebrating their first anniversary.Pictured is: (l-r) Mark Gibson-Cook, director and supervising social worker, Katie Gibson-Cook, director and registered manager and Mike Spencer, director and responsible individual. Picture: Sarah Standing (150424-484)

'Proud' foster agency celebrates first anniversary with good Ofsted

Ambulance explodes and bursts into flames in Barton-under-Needwood, Staffordshire.

Watch: Ambulance explodes into a fireball after dropping off patient

Thelma Turner-Hill and Compass Carers enjoying afternoon tea

Portsmouth unpaid carers enjoy afternoon tea.

Claire Tamplin The Mindful Movement Coach.

Mental Health Support for Parents / Carers

Wigton Moor Primary School in Alwoodley, Leeds, which warned staff with an email, seen by the YEP.

Threatening e-mail forces schools into lockdown

NHS Digital figures show 1,345 applications in Portsmouth took an average of 38 days to be completed - longer than the legal time limit

City carers wait beyond legal time limit for chance to make crucial decisions

Emsworth Show is returning this bank holiday

Fabulous fun planned at the Emsworth Show - full details including ticket prices

Top things carers wish they'd known

The top 14 things unpaid carers wish they'd known at the start

Dame Caroline Dinenage

Dame Caroline Dinenage’s delight as Carer’s Leave Bill is closer to becoming law

Barbara Bessant is a participant in the Generate project run by Aspex, for people with dementia and their carers.

Campaign launched to secure future of arts project for people with dementia

Allergy sufferers told to ‘immediately’ contact their GP after adrenalin pens recalled

Allergy sufferers hit with warning as epi pens recalled by government
People who suffer with severe allergies have been told to contact their GP as a brand of epi pen has been recalled
Chelsie Sewell

Dreamboys fulfil 92-year-old woman’s dream of seeing male striptease

92-year-old woman fulfils life-long dream of seeing male striptease

Network has partnered with train operator Northern, to offer keyworker discounts on Advance Purchase tickets

New 25% Northern discount announced for key workers

They are the kind of vivid blue sapphires whose lustre has been lusted over for centuries. Yet these wondrous stones have lain unseen for years and may even have ended up in the bin.

Jewellery hoard worth thousands found wrapped in carrier bags

Shelley Saunders, general manager at The Pallant Centre, is welcoming carers to a special wellbeing festival to take place tomorrow. Picture: Emily Turner

Free Carers Wellbeing Festival taking place at Pallant Centre

Parent Carers and Rebecca Johnson having a go at archery Picture: Habibur Rahman

Young carers given a treat as part of drive to show how valued they are

Millie the cat has been reunited with her Clanfield family after six years. Pic Supplied

Happiness as family reunited with beloved cat six years after disappearing

NHS staff and care workers given free access to live events as Concerts for Care...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes part in the weekly 'Clap for Our Carers' event in Downing Street on May 28, 2020. Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images

Carers’ hard work needs proper recognition – and pay | Emma Kay

John Pitcher (80) from Gosport, has had rats in his flat at Behrendt House, Gosport.
Picture: Sarah Standing (200421-6914)

Gosport man feared he was 'forgotten' after having rats in his home for weeks

St James' Hospital, Portsmouth. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Viral WhatsApp message falsely claims anyone can get vaccine at city hospital

The vaccine rollout will proceed down the age bands of adults (Photo: Getty Images)

Frontline workers and BAME groups won’t be next in line for Covid vaccine - prio...

Nightclubs, gigs, cinemas and theatres are expected to have to wait until September before they can reopen (Photo: Getty Images)

Nightclubs and theatres expected to stay closed until 90% of UK have had Covid j...

The next five priority groups should be invited for their first vaccine dose by the end of April (Photo: Getty Images)

This is who will get Covid vaccine next as rollout moves into new phase

Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson. Picture: Habibur Rahman

All lowest paid Portsmouth council staff set for wage increases

A geriatrician holds the hand of an elderly woman with arthritis.

Portsmouth unpaid carers reveal 'emotional and physical strain' that the pandemi...

Aimee White, Emily White and Dan White outside 10 Downing Street on Wednesday, January 23. Picture: Byron Melton

‘Lockdown is like our everyday life on steroids’

Carers Week is an annual event which takes place each year, celebrating the fantastic work of carers in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when national Carers Week 2020 takes place - and special discounts for ca...

Kate Garraway talked about her husband's condition on Good Morning Britain via a video call from her back garden in North London (Credit: ITV Good Morning Britain)

TV presenter Kate Garraway has revealed that her husband may never fully recover...

People in England who were shielding can now leave their homes as lockdown eases...

Clap for Carers taking place at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, along with the Rose and Thistle Pipe Band on what is thought to be the last evening of the tradition on Thursday, May 28.

Picture: Sarah Standing (280520-9099)

Clap for Carers rings out for possibly final time

From left, Joy Ford, Andrea Costa and Monique Appleby

Lee-on-the-Solent care agency staff speak about the reality of lockdown and PPE ...

Residents of sheltered accommodation block Maritime House, in Northern Parade, Hilsea, join the Clap for Carers applause.

Clap For Our Carers: Residents across the Portsmouth region mark the seventh wee...

To thank the NHS workers who are working tirelessly throughout the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Thursday 26 March will see a #ClapForOurCarers event dedicated to them (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how to take part in tonight's national applause to thank key workers

Hayling Helpers from Spinnaker Close joined in with singing for Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday

Hayling Island residents join together to sing for Captain Tom Moore's 100th bir...

Mystery guard of honour, Chris Smith, arrived at St Mary's Hospital in Portsmouth, to honour all those NHS workers who have lost their lives due to coronavirus

Military tribute at St Mary's Hospital in Portsmouth for NHS staff who have lost...

British World War II veteran Captain Tom Moore, 99 Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

Calls for 100 roads on Hayling Island to join in singing for Captain Tom Moore's...

Laser Steve from Fareham has created a weekly light show in tribute to the NHS

Pictured: Screenshots of Laser Steve’s work

Sky’s the limit for Laser Steve and Fareham street’s display of appreciation for...

Carers in Portsmouth are being urged to contact the Carers Centre for support

Support for Portsmouth carers looking after friends or relatives still available

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