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Police are investigating after three men were stabbed in Halifax

Murder investigation launched after 3 men stabbed

Paddy Lane is loving life at Pompey - the winger celebrating his goal against Lincoln. Pic: Jason Brown.

‘I’ve been very open about how I feel’: Winger's big Pompey statement

Pedestrians walk past a branch of a NatWest bank in London.

36 more bank branches to close across UK next year - full list

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland have all announced more closures coming this year

Lloyds, Halifax & Bank of Scotland to close 53 more branches

Tejay Fletcher, 35, pleaded guilty to running the iSpoof website

Fraudster jailed for running multimillion-pound scam website in UK

Ed Sheeran addresses rumours he turned down King Charles Coronation Concert as fans ‘disappointed’ at absence

Ed Sheeran addresses rumours he turned down Coronation Concert

As King Charles’ coronation nears, here’s the list of banks that will be open over the bank holiday weekend

Which banks will be open this bank holiday?

Halifax’s online and mobile banking services are down leaving thousands unable to access their bank accounts

Halifax internet banking leaves users without access to accounts

The most expensive seaside location in Great Britain is Salcombe, where the average property goes for £1.2 million - 33% (more than £300,000) higher than in 2021. (image: Adobe)

Most expensive place to buy a seaside home in Britain revealed

The UK’s top trending destinations to get away this Easter

Martin Lewis pictured on set of The Martin Lewis Money Show (Credit: Multistory Media/Jonathan Hordle/ITV)

Martin Lewis names banks offering switching deals of up to £200

Portsmouth forward Paddy Lane shoots during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Portsmouth and Burton Albion at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England on 14 February 2023.

How Halifax Sunday League saved Pompey starlet's career after heartbreak

TK Maxx and Homesense to close stores across the UK - full list

Customers use a NatWest bank on the High Street in Winchester, south west England on March 31, 2021. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

NatWest to close a further 23 bank branches across UK - full list

Halifax are set to close dozens of branches (Photo: Adobe stock)

Over 80 Halifax branches set to close

Portsmouth and Canadian city become sisters - and have plenty in common
FORMAL sister city status between Portsmouth and the coastal Canadian city of Halifax was established on Thursday (January 19) with the cities’ mayors meeting at the Guildhall to sign a formal agreement.

UK sees biggest fall in housing prices since 2009 financial crisis according to Halifax report.

UK sees biggest fall in house prices since financial crisis

Halifax reveals towns & cities with biggest property price increases

The most expensive streets in England and Wales have been revealed

Toronto in Canada

Great Rail Journeys presents the ultimate coast-to-coast Canadian Adventure

House prices are rising faster in local authority areas around Portsmouth, rather than in the city itself. Picture: Adobe Stock image.

House prices in areas around Portsmouth rising faster than in city

Kelly Firth took her grandson's on a trip to Blackpool using the winnings.

‘It was a sign’: Daughter wins lottery using dead mum’s numbers

Halifax customers have been experiencing issues today. (Pic: Getty Images)

Halifax internet banking and credit card issues - what we know

Pompey target Ephron Mason-Clark Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

The glowing reference for Barnet winger which justifies Pompey's interest

Several closures of Lloyds and Halifax branches have been planned. Picture: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images.

Full list of planned Lloyds and Halifax closures

Lloyds and Halifax to close 66 more UK branches by next year - full list

Halifax has faced backlash from customers over a change to staff's name badges.

Halifax customers outraged as bank changes name badges
HALIFAX has been slammed by customers after the bank made a change to staff’s name badges.

Lesley Gilchrist is a registered midwife and the co-founder of My Expert Midwife.

Fertility clinic wait times in Portsmouth higher than average

Aysegul Epengin outside Southsea Cinema and Arts Centre in Palmerston Road, Southsea Picture: Sarah Standing (190522-7742)

Cinema society founder sees dream of 10 years become a reality

Work taking place on Southsea Community Cinema in March 2022

Southsea Community Cinema to launch with open day event on May 19

Aerial shot of East Wittering & Bracklesham Picture: Google Earth

These two nearby seaside towns are among the priciest in the country

Work to construct a new community cinema in Southsea is underway after over £9,000 was raised to fund the project. Picture: Aysegul Epengin.

New 'one of a kind' community cinema to open in Southsea

The company will be closing a number of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Lloyds Banking Group to close 60 branches as customers continue to bank online

Andrew Price, owner of Wellington Way Greengrocers. Picture: Sam Stephenson

Popular greengrocer set to move from ‘dilapidated’ Wellington Way

HSBC is one of many banks to announce branch closures in 2022 (Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

HSBC to close 69 branches - list in full and the other banks closing branches in...

A mock-up of how the proposed Southsea Community Cinema could look at 1-3 Palmerston Road, Southsea

Plans for community cinema in the heart of Southsea move forward

A mock-up of how the proposed Southsea Community Cinema could look at 1-3 Palmerston Road, Southsea

Bid to open new Southsea cinema take a big leap forward

Revealed: these are the top 20 property hotspots and coldspots of 2021

Wightlink Leading Rating Mark Mitchell went the extra mile when he realised distressed passenger Hilary Spinks, 70, had missed out on her coach trip due to take her on a long-awaited holiday in Yorkshire.

Christmas hero saves pensioner's holiday by driving her to Yorkshire

Customers of both banks have faced issues this morning.

Lloyds and Halifax banking apps down

Lloyds and Halifax customers experience trouble accessing banking apps today

Lloyds and Halifax to close 48 branches - full list of impacted stores

Lloyds Group is set to close 48 branches nationwide. Shutterstock

Two Portsmouth banks are set to close

Do you know why bank holidays are called bank holidays? (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Opening times for Barclays, Santander, Halifax and more this August bank holiday

Many customers have been unable to access their online and mobile banking this morning. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Online and mobile banking down for major UK banks

The house price to earnings ratio has increased for the eighth year in a row.

The least affordable UK cities to live in as a first time buyer

Early morning arrival of the Mont St Michel into Portsmouth harbour taken by Mark Cox. What a nice perspective at Old Portsmouth also. Instagram: @markcox_sonya7iii Portsmouth gv Portsmouth aerial gv

Portsmouth formalises Sister City status with Halifax and the Falklands

The Falkland Islands flag

Portsmouth set to build links with Falkland Islands

Candle to make a Beacon of Remembrance in Grosvenor St, Southsea Picture: Chris Moorhouse (230321-32)

Veteran war hero pays tribute to coronavirus victims during remembrance event

Halifax waterfront. Courtesy of Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage

Links between Portsmouth and Canadian city Halifax are 'full of promise'

Halifax waterfront in Nova Scotia Picture: Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage

City looks to establish trans-Atlantic trade links with Canada

Average UK house deposits for first-time buyers rose by £10,000 last year, according to research from Halifax (Photo: Shutterstock)

Average deposits for first-time buyers rose by £10,000 in 2020 - here’s how they...

Barclays in Bishop's Waltham. Picture by Google Maps.

Barclays announces latest branch closure - leaving just one bank serving town

Lloyds is bringing back 10% deposit mortgages for first-time buyers - how it wor...

Watch the moment a big black cat is caught on CCTV prowling around historic hall