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Phil Davies of Pigeon Books has described the decision to shut the Albert Road shop as "bittersweet" as he looks forward to what the new year will bring.

Award winning independent bookshop to shut up shop in Southsea

Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Bury Rd, Gosport. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (230219-5)

"That hospital was a death factory"

The election will be held on May 2

2024 local elections in Fareham: Everything you need to know

West Wittering Site Plan

Dandara acquires land for development of 70 seaside homes

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

Calling all Del Boy wannabes, a car believed to have featured in Only Fools and Horses is up for auction.

Only Fools and Horses: Del Boy’s iconic three-wheeler up for auction

Harry Potter Quidditch Champions video game in the works, Warner Bros confirm

New Harry Potter Quidditch video game in the works, says Warner Bros

Elf Bar vapes removed from shelves - 50% over legal nicotine limit

Air India slapped with £30k fine after ‘inebriated’ passenger urinates on elderly woman

Airline slapped with £30k fine after man urinates on elderly woman

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates all four of her limbs

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates limbs

Firms have been urged to respond to financial problems as less start-ups registered in the south east in 2023. Pictured is Garry Lee, chair of R3’s Southern and Thames Valley region. Picture: Habibur Rahman/Paul Collins/Deep South Media.

insolvency trade body urges firms to respond to financial distress

Phil Davies, owner of Pigeon Books. Picture: Sarah Standing (120123-8004)

Why we must support our independent shops in 2023

Warning to UK drivers as four new driving laws come into force

Warning to UK drivers as four new driving laws come into force

Portsmouth councillor named one of the most inspirational people in the country

A NEWLY-ELECTED city councillor has been named as one of the 50 most inspirational people in the country by the Independent.

Josh Wright

Owners of Sea-licious in West Street, Fareham, Zoe Marshall and her husband James, pictured in 2020. They have been forced to close amid the cost of living crisis Picture: Sarah Standing (041220-9544)

Fishmongers Sea-licious closes - soaring bills and 'bad luck'

Hampshire County Council. Picture: David George

Council to cut £320,000 from social care budget

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Picture: SHAMIL ZHUMATOV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

World War 3 would be 'nuclear and destructive', warns Russian foreign minister

Prime minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to head to Parliament for Prime Minister’s Questions (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson told to come clean over ‘BYOB’ Downing Street garden party

Kimmy Sabey in her shop 'Hearts and Hugs' in Titchfield. Picture: Mike Cooter (151021)

Friendly homeware and gift shop marks first year as village hub

There are many coffee shops to choose from in Portsmouth.

The best coffee shops in the Portsmouth area have been revealed

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Joy for new estate agents in Portchester as they are ranked number one

Some of the UK's best selling cars are among those to underperform

New cars ‘up to 25% less economical than claimed'

Learners are advised to make sure they are properly prepared before booking their test

Five things for learners to consider before booking a driving test

Father Christmas, who is part of the Swanwick Lions, visits Silversprings in Titchfield

Father Christmas to call in at new look garden centre in Titchfield

Tofu Cute in Kingston Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (170920-4102)

Independent traders desperate for support after 'doom and gloom' of lockdown

THE reopening of shops next week might not be enough to save independent retailers, it is feared.

David George

Pedestrianisation work in Palmerston Road, Southsea, as it began yesterday and, from left, venue managers Dave Walker, Ionut Munteanu and Matt Bond. Pictures: Byron Melton

Traders hope for boom as Southsea hotspot is pedestrianised

Amanda Kent inside Solent Shoes, Portchester. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Supporting local shops 'more important than ever'

Vans has launched a new range of sensory shoes for people living with autism

Can I still go to the gym during the coronavirus outbreak? Here's the expert adv...

BrewDog is offering shares in exchange for empty cans - here's how it works

Storm Ciara is set to hit Portsmouth on Sunday. Picture: Keith Woodland

Storm Ciara set to be worst storm to hit UK in 7 years - here's when it is due

Southampton Airport

Plans to expand Southampton Airport will be discussed tomorrow

Castle Road in Southsea during a fete and music extravaganza. Picture: Malcolm Wells (141166-5597)

Signs installed to encourage footfall in a Southsea street

Castle Road in Southsea during a fete and music extravaganza. Picture: Malcolm Wells (141166-5597)

Signs installed to encourage footfall in a Southsea street

Using WhatsApp could be good for your health - here’s why

Plans for village set for public referendum

Plans for village set for public referendum

Local elections will be taking place on May 2. Picture: Malcolm Wells (141507-0165)

Portsmouth City Council elections: Everything you need to know about voting

Local elections will be taking place on May 2. Picture: Malcolm Wells (141507-0165)

Portsmouth City Council elections: Everything you need to know about voting

Councillors in Portsmouth are angry at the increasing spread of HMOs

Portsmouth HMOs: Angry councillors vow to take on government over housing number...

Councillors in Portsmouth are angry at the increasing spread of HMOs

Portsmouth HMOs: Angry councillors vow to take on government over housing number...

Could your copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone be worth a small fortune?

How to tell if your Harry Potter book could be worth £70,000

Could your copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone be worth a small fortune?

How to tell if your Harry Potter book could be worth £70,000

The Emporium bar in Southsea Picture: Google

Southsea bar is denied later opening hours - and is branded a ‘basket case’ by c...

Williams & Co in Standard Way, Fareham, came number 76 in the The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for. Picture: Sarah Standing (010319-619)

This firm is officially one of the best places to work in the UK and its head of...

U Need Us, in Slindon Street, which is set to close. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth party shop U Need Us will be made into a figure at Southsea Model Vil...

The team at Clarity Care Consulting in Waterlooville on Wear A Hat Day in aid of Brain Tumour Research

Advisory service in Waterlooville shows it cares to mark a decade in business

Children's author Miriam Halahmy at The Hayling Island Bookshop

Bookstore bucks trend by offering unique eventsÂ

New independent film is coming to Portsmouth

The Windrush generation came to the UK between the 1940s and 1970s. Picture: PA/PA Wire

NATIONAL: Home Office had set targets for immigrant removals, says report

West Street, in Fareham. PHOTO:: Melanie Leininger

ELECTION 2018: Full list of candidates for Fareham Borough Council election

Portsmouth election candidates have been revealed. PHOTO: Shaun Roster

ELECTIONS 2018: Full list of candidates for Portsmouth City Council election

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