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This property comes with three bedrooms, two receptions and one bathroom.

This picturesque cottage comes with three bedrooms and is beautiful

Trosnant Infant School has received a good Ofsted rating following its recent inspection.

This infant school in Havant has been described as 'calm and orderly'

Budget retail chain One Beyond has taken over the former Wilko store in Waterlooville.

Signage goes up for new discount shop in Waterlooville

Havant gym scoops top fitness industry award. Picture – supplied

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Drivers delayed on A27 at Havant due to a lane being blocked

These are the latest results of Food Standards Agency inspections in the Portsmouth area.

23 food hygiene ratings for restaurants and cafes in the Portsmouth area

Frying High Fish and Chips have opened a new pitch at Broadmarsh Coastal Park, Havant. Pictured is: Co-owner of Frying High Will Cripps. Picture: Sarah Standing (041223-3067)

Fish and chip van unveils a new pitch

Signs have appeared in the windows of what will become the new OneBeyond shop

OneBeyond to open in former Waterlooville Wilko store as signs go up

Emsworth Christmas lights were switched on in St Peter's Square on Friday, December 1, 2023. Pictured is: MP Alan Mak and the mayor of Havant Rosy Raines. Picture: Sarah Standing

Emsworth's Christmas light switch-on in pictures

The Fareham Pub in Trinity Street, Fareham, reopened on Friday, December 1, 2023. Pictured is: (middle) Landlady Bear Whittingham with her sister (left) Suzanne Whittingham and daughter-in-law (right) Kasey Beaven. Picture: Sarah Standing

Popular pub reopens with new landlady at the helm

Here is 105 pictures of the reception class starters in Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville, Emsworth, Gosport and Hayling Island. Pictures: Alex Shute

105 lovely pictures of reception classes across the area

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Man dies in two-vehicle A27 crash causing delays for drivers

Albie, 3, meets Father Christmas. Leigh Park Christmas grotto at Greywell Shopping Centre, Leigh Park, Havant Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 251123-42)

See 8 pictures from the fantastic opening of the Leigh Park Santa grotto

Here are 7 things to do this weekend. Picture: Habibur Rahman.

7 things to do in the Portsmouth area this weekend

It is hoped the scheme will bring about a big boost for the area

New businesses in Leigh Park can bid for council grants to set up shop

Travellers' encampment near the Royal Marines Museum in Southsea in March 2023. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Cost of illegal traveller encampments in Portsmouth has been revealed
The cost of dealing with illegal traveller encampments in Portsmouth has been revealed, with officials set to discuss the figures next week.

Our readers would choose these restaurants to celebrate a special occasion.

20 places to have a "special" meal - recommended by our readers

The Fareham pub in Trinity Street suddenly shut in October.

Beloved pub to re-open under new management

Two Wetherspoon pubs have been recognised for the toilet standards as part of the Loo's of the Year Awards 2023. Picture: Contributed

Two Wetherspoon pubs recognised for the standard of toilets

Portsmouth City Council meetings will be held at the Guildhall to discuss the purchase of 800 new council houses. Picture: Sarah Standing (310723-7331).

Hundreds of new council houses could be bought by local authority

Leigh Park

New business could be offered cash to fill empty shop units in Leigh Park

Firefighters responded to a kitchen fire on Hayling Island over the weekend.

Firefighters respond to kitchen fire

Stop Domestic Abuse is highlighting the support they give to men. Note - this is a stock photo.

Armed Forces veteran's life transformed after domestic abuse horror

Here are 40 rating released by the Food Standards Agency.

40 new food hygiene ratings for the Portsmouth area

Light up your home and your wallet too. Picture – supplied.

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Cosham Railway Station. Picture: Google Street View.

Signalling fault impacting commuters severely

Roy Hunt will be the first ever B&Q colleague to mark 50 years of service at the company. Pictured: Roy Hunt

B&Q colleague celebrates 50 years of service
A dedicated colleague at B&Q in Havant will be celebrating 50 years of service after starting his job at 16 years old.

A collision involving three cars and a lorry in Havant has caused heavy traffic and emergency services are at the scene of the incident.

Heavy traffic following collision involving three cars and lorry in Havant

Warblington School in Havant has received a 'requires improvement' Ofsted rating following its recent inspection which was published on November 6, 2023.

This secondary school in Havant has received a 'requires improvement' rating

11 Wetherspoons in the Portsmouth area ranked from best to worst according to Google reviews from customers.

11 Wetherspoons pubs ranked from Google reviews

Need motivation, support and advice to help achieve a healthy weight? Picture – supplied (Getty).

Ad Feature Free weight-management programme for women offered in Havant

Havant Remembrance Sunday Service. Pictured is action from the event. The parade is taking place at St Faiths War Memorial with Deputy Lieutenant Major General James Balfour CBE DL in attendance, along with the Mayor of Havant, Alan Mak MP and the Leader of Havant Borough Council, Councillor Alex Rennie. At 10.35 am the Parade leaves Royal British Legion Ex-servicemen’s club, Brockhampton Lane, into Park Road South along Elm Lane before turning into North Street. Bagpiper Denton Smith will be accompanied by drums courtesy of Hampshire Caledonian Pipe Band. Then at 10.50 am the parade assembles at War memorial outside St Faiths Church ahead of an Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial outside St Faiths Church at 10.52am, followed by a two-minute’s silence at 11am. A Remembrance Service will then take place inside St Faiths Church. Sunday 12th November 2023. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

In pictures: Havant turns out to pay respects on Remembrance Sunday

Veterans praised the turn-out for the Remembrance Sunday event in the Guildhall Square last year. Picture: Peter Langdown.

All you need to know about Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday parades

Maggots were spotted in the tin at the Aldi store

Customer finds ‘maggots’ in spaghetti hoops tins at a Havant supermarket

Havant town centre. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Businesses invited to help deliver a vision for Havant regeneration plans

Crews rushed to the scene and rescued three people.

Firefighters rescue three people from submerged car

Jeremy Hunt MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer. Picture by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

‘This is a national crisis’ – 119 council leaders write to Chancellor

These are the latest results from Food Standards Agency inspections.

26 new food hygiene ratings for the Portsmouth area

Charles Weatherstone, of Havant, inventor of the skincare tool CELF.

Havant-based skincare company launches world's first collagen regeneration tool

Plans to close ticket offices at railway stations have been scrapped following public pressure. Pictured is Portsmouth and Southsea railway station. Picture: Emily Jessica Turner

Railway station ticket offices saved as plans axed

Frying High Fish & Chips has announced that it will be setting up a permanent pitch in Havant. Pictured: Dan Hickman and Will Cripps

Fish and chip mobile business announces permanent pitch in Havant

A person holding a witch's hat watches the Blue Moon rise over Castle Hill in Huddersfield, the last full moon to fall on Halloween until 2039.

Number of witches and pagans is on the rise in our region, say latest figures

This school in Battenburg Avenue, North End has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The latest report was published on March 28, 2022.

See some of the best primary schools rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted

Portsmouth households are paying hundreds of pounds a year on top of their energy bills, due to their network supplier's standing charges, a new analysis shows.

Households pay hundreds extra per year for energy due to standing charges

The European-built Black Hawk helicopter. Lockheed Martin has outlined its team of UK partners and the benefits of choosing the Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter to replace the UK’s aging mixed medium helicopter fleet. Photo: Lockheed Martin

Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin launches initiative to help small businesses

Alan Mak MP with exhibitors at his Jobs, Apprenticeships and Careers Fair

Havant MP brings together jobseekers and employers at Jobs, Apprenticeships and ...

Free workshops, mentoring and funding help for firms. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Free business support for firms based in Havant

The popular trail is making a return

Festive light trail at Staunton Farm returns for 2023 - full details

Come rain, hail or shine, Tina Cole has been there to brighten up the days of youngsters crossing at Riders Junior School and Front Lawn Primary Academy

Loveable Leigh Park lollipop lady retires after 12 years

National Pasta Day: 11 best Italian restaurants in Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham and Havant area - TripAdvisor.

11 best Italian restaurants in the Portsmouth area - TripAdvisor

Civic Procession, ourtesy of Tim Stratton Clarke. Picture: Havant Museum

21 rarely seen photos capture what life in Havant looked liked in the early 1900...

Westbourne Cemetery. Pic: Google

Funeral after “tragedy” sees horse drawn carriage lead cortege amid delays

The child sustained serious burns and spent weeks in hospital.

Child left scarred by burst hot water bottle

This local broadband provider promises to never put its price up mid-contract – and there’s an extra incentive. Submitted picture

Ad Feature Is your home covered by full-fibre broadband? Check your postcode

Dexter Hoyle, 4.

Four year old Dexter to take part in mini Great South Run to support charity