Covid-19

The spring Covid booster vaccination programme is currently underway.

Warning over slump in elderly getting spring Covid boosters

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

How to tell the difference between flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus

The number of people being hospitalised with flu in England is "rising at a very concerning rate", with Covid, Norovirus and RSV also pressurising hospitals.

Flu hospitalisations rising at "very concerning rate"

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Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

Is it cold, flu or Covid? Latest symptoms to watch out for

The NHS are asking people to protect themselves from a 'tripledemic' of RSV, Covid and flu this winter.

What is the 'tripledemic'? Cold, flu and RSV risks explained

The government could be introducing tighter smoking restrictions in pub gardens and outside restaurants, nightclubs and football stadiums.

Government considers smoking ban in pub gardens and outside areas

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Celebrating 85 years of unwavering support for Portsmouth residents

Emotional wellbeing needs to be encouraged, UKAT London Clinic urges

Rise in number of kids whose emotional wellbeing is cause for concern in Portsmo...

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Charlotte Ralph with her husband John and children Ben and Kezia Picture from Cancer Research UK

Cancer survivor mum calls on next government to fund more treatments

Restaurants we have lost this year.

25 businesses we said goodbye to last year

Gulshan Indian Food in London Road, North End, Portsmouth, closed last year. The site is currently up for sale. Picture: The News Portsmouth.

Indian restaurant up for sale after high court enforcement notice

One in four parents are happy for their child to miss school

Huge increase in the number of school days missed, figures show

The Jonathan Centre main room

School in Southsea reveals a new therapeutic learning centre

Gulshan Indian Food in London Road, North End, on November 13, 2023.

High court enforcement notice plastered outside Indian restaurant

A high court enforcement notice has been placed on an Indian restaurant which recovered after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Freddie Webb

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Thousands of Covid-19 vaccine jab appointments available this weekend

Restaurants we have lost this year.

11 restaurants and eateries we have said goodbye to this year

Children from Farlington Day Nursey. Picture by Natasha Jay Photography

Make sure your little monsters are protected against flu this Halloween

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

Neonatal support groups for parents have been relaunched at QA Hospital

Neonatal support groups for parents relaunched at QA Hospital

Portsmouth children's reading, writing and maths abilities are worse than before the pandemic. Picture posed by model

Pupils ‘hamstrung by the Government’s inadequate education recovery programme’

Here are some of Portsmouth's empty shops in the city centre.

17 empty shops in Portsmouth city centre

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper before his illness

Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking update on husband’s health

One of the largest empty units on Commercial Road, the site of the former Debenhams department store has been the subject of numerous development proposals.

13 empty shops in Commercial Road

Tens of thousands of people in Hampshire could be suffering from long Covid. Posed by mode. Picture: PA

Long Covid charity: More public awareness needed to support sufferers

Tens of thousands of people in Hampshire could be suffering from long Covid, new estimates suggest.

Simon Carter

Southampton Airport’s services for disabled and less mobile passengers have been recognised by the Civil Aviation Authority

Southampton Airport recognised for disabled and less mobile passenger services

Southern Co-op reception sign. Image submitted.

Retail and funeral care workers recognised for work during pandemic

Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Gosport MP implores local charities to attend support fair

Alison Klaus, 59, receiving the trial booster vaccine. Picture: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

New Covid-19 booster vaccine to be trialled in Portsmouth

Chiquito will reopen in Gunwharf Quays on June 30. Picture: Google Maps

Mexican restaurant in Gunwharf Quays reopens today

The DWP is set to close 36 ‘temporary’ Jobcentres over the next few months.

Jobcentre closures: DWP to shut 36 sites - see full list

83% of the University of Portsmouth graduates in 2020-21 are either employed or in unpaid work. Picture: Melanie Leininger

Portsmouth Uni graduates who found work above the average UK employment rate

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street durng the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

World must prepare for disease even deadlier than Covid - WHO chief

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, and since then there have been six million related deaths worldwide. But is it finally over?

Covid ‘no longer global health emergency’ - is the pandemic over?

The Meridian Shopping Centre in Havant, a popular shopping destination. Photos by Alex Shute

Data reveals how Havant high streets have transformed

Symptoms of Arcturus as new Covid strain claims five lives

New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits

Lee Sotheran and Richard Aylett are hoping to raise enough money to open up a second site so they can offer Mexican takeaways to more people in the city.

Mexican takeaway is fundraising for second site

Hay-fever or COVID-19: Key differences you need to know as pollen season begins

Is it hay-fever or COVID-19? Key differences you need to know

Retailers along with banks, bars and restaurants have been really struggling over the last decade, with a rise in internet shopping said to be the key contributor in the high street’s decline.

10 major stores to close for good in further blow for UK high street

Fewer deaths registered in Portsmouth in 2022

Fewer deaths were registered in Portsmouth last year

Steve Neilson is the new chef at Sherlock's Bar, Southsea. He is pictured with owners Richard and Debbie Peckham. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Sherlock's Bar launches new menu

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

The Rose in June, Milton Road

Cost of living making pub life difficult

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Photo: MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Silvio Berlusconi has leukaemia and in intensive care

Ian Batterbee, a financial advisor based in Titichfield and Lee-on-the-Solent, has scooped a major industry award.

Financial advisor who offered free service to key workers wins industry award

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Covid spring booster 2023 - all you need to know about rollout

WrestleMania will go Hollywood for one final time with Night 2 which airs on Sunday, April 2 - Credit: WWE

How to watch WWE WrestleMania 39 - full match card and UK start time

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

The NHS Covid-19 app will close after a three-year run

NHS Covid-19 app to close after three years - here’s when

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

Covid-19 booster injections will be offered to some this spring

Everything you need to know about spring 2023 Covid-19 booster jabs

Covid-19 booster jabs will be ooffered to ‘vulnberable’ people this spring

Covid-19 booster jabs to be offered to most vulnerable this spring

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