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A student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' after becoming a victim of Britain's rental crisis has won a £5M house in the Omaze prize draw. Picture: Omaze/SWNS

Student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' wins £5m London townhouse

This is the shocking moment a man's vape battery exploded burning his arm and sending flames shooting up. Picture: SWNS

Watch dramatic moment lorry driver's vape battery explodes in cab

The Hayling Island post box turned gold over the weekend amidst a campaign to get it re-commissioned

Hayling Island post box is painted gold as campaign is launched to save it

Giant Willy Wonka sculpture is made entirely out of chocolate

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

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah addresses journalists in London

'Operating hospital ceiling fell on us' - 43 days as a surgeon in Gaza

Kimberley Walsh, Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, and Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud joined Zoe Ball on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show to announce their 2024 arena tour in memory of their late bandmate Sarah Harding. Photo: BBC/PA Wire

Excitement as Girls Aloud announces reunion tour - dates and how to get tickets

Crown Brewery in All Saints Street. This was between Commercial Road and Staunton Street. Picture: Costen.co.uk

9 great images from Portsmouth breweries of the past - with Peaky Blinders simil...

Young female teacher or a student writing math formula on blackboard in classroom.

Hampshire headteachers against knife and metal detectors in schools

Top tips for creating a perfect coffee at home

Protesters on a previous march in Portsmouth.

Palestine solidarity march for ceasefire this weekend

Potato crops. Picture Bruce Rollinson.

City supports food and drink producers while avoiding a vegan 'culture war'

Taylor Swift

Extra dates added to Taylor Swift Eras Tour's in London - how to get tickets

Regan Poole is out of Saturday's visit of Charlton with his knee issue. Picture: Simon Davies/ProSportsImages

Pompey hit with double injury set-back ahead of Charlton clash

LIVE Leyton Orient v Pompey EFL Trophy

Live RECAP the Trophy action as Portsmouth advance to second round at Leyton Orient

Rachel Lowe is launching a 20th anniversary edition of her board game Destination Portsmouth

Portsmouth-based board game to get a 20th anniversary special edition
The hugely popular boardgame Destination Portsmouth is having a special edition released to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

There are yellow weather warnings across the weekend, Met Office confirms.

Met Office confirms yellow weather warnings ahead of heavy rainfall

The team from GRP Solutions who walked the Thames Valley Path to raise more than £23,000 for Naomi House and Jacksplace hospice

Portsmouth company raises £23,000 for hospice by walking 2,000km in one day

Greta Thunberg was among those speaking at the protest in central London. Credit: XR/Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.

'Oily Money Out': Greta Thunberg joins protesters in central London

March For Palestine protesters outside All Souls Langham Place, near the BBC's Portland Place headquarters. (Photo by André Langlois)

Thousands gather in central London for March For Palestine protest

Protesters gather in Guildhall over the Palestine -Israel conflict. Pic: Habibur Rahman

March for peace in Palestine took place at Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday

Fines to be issued over Covid-19 lockdown-busting Tory HQ party

Fines to be issued over Covid-19 lockdown-busting Tory HQ party

Tournerbury Woods

Investigation launched following complaint a wedding venue is in breach of rules

RFA Proteus alongside HMS Belfast in London, on Monday 9th October 2023, ahead of her Service of Dedication on Tuesday 10th October 2023. Picture: Petty Officer Joel Rouse.

New ship sworn into Royal Navy service to protect UK from external threats

All flights suspended from Luton Airport after huge blaze rips through car park. (Photo: Ahmad Hassan Bobak/PA Wire)

UK airport suspends flights after huge blaze rips through car park

These are the best pubs in Portsmouth according to Google Reviews. Picture: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images

16 more great pubs in the UK's booze capital Portsmouth

Alison Shaw of Cranes at The Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea on October 6, 2023. Picture by Paul Windsor

"When the band hit their stride, it's hypnotic": Cranes at The Wedge | Review
It had been more than a decade since Portsmouth's Cranes went MIA - their last live performance was 11 years ago.

UK airlines on red alert as London firm AOG Technics Ltdt accused of selling fake engines. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

UK airlines on red alert as firm accused of selling fake turbines

Flower Pots Goodens Gold V; 5 changing beers (sourced nationally). A multiple award-winning pub, the Hole is a true free house, with an ever-changing selection of cask beers, an interesting selection of cans to take away and a sweet tuckshop. During lockdown the pub made amazing efforts to provide takeaway beer. Sadly it no longer serves food. Thursday is quiz night. On Friday last admission is one hour before closing. Check the website for current beers and opening times.

In pictures: Portsmouth the booze capital of the UK with the most pubs

Isle of Wight. Picture: Adobe Stock

The Isle of Wight a winner at Leisure & Travel awards ceremony

Street art depicting Hampshire wildlife goes on show at railway station

Multiple readers reccomended the Akash Indian restaurant.

Pictured: Chef Faz Forhad Ahmed with the popular dishes at the Akash. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Southsea restaurant shortlisted in the Asian Curry Awards 2023

Just Stop Oil protesters rushed the stage of the Sondheim Theatre in London while a performance of Les Miserable was ongoing. (Credit: Just Stop Oil/PA Wire)

Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt Les Miserables West End performance

Take That consisting Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald, are going back on tour

Take That tour dates 2024: Extra dates are announced

Declan McKenna announce UK & Ireland 2024 tour including London Alexandra Palace show - how to buy tickets

Declan McKenna to hit the road in 2024 for UK tour - buy tickets

Promo shots of Portsmouth band Cranes from 1993.

Cult city act reform for hometown gig to mark 30 years of classic album

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain is coming to New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth on October 7, 2023.

Free tickets on offer to see Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain show

Joel (centre) with QA Hospital staff who marched from London to Portsmouth in aid of SayAphasia.

QA nurse suffers stroke and is left with life-changing condition

The University of Portsmouth has received a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

University of Portsmouth awarded gold in Teaching Excellence Framework

Holly Humberstone announces massive Spring 2024 UK tour - how to buy tickets & presale details

Holly Humberstone announces biggest UK tour to date - buy tickets

Elianne Andam, 15, was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in Croydon, south London.

17-year-old boy charged with murder of teenager in Croydon

Local Portsmouth M&S colleague, Mary Fooks, has celebrated her 50th anniversary with the company.

M&S Portsmouth employee celebrates 50 years of service

See inside Hugh Grant’s former £7.25 million Kensington penthouse - now on the market

Inside the luxurious £7.25 million penthouse once owned by Hugh Grant

Stunning views of the capital skyline.

If you want a theatre show break this autumn, this London hotel is perfect

Elianne Andam, 15, was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in Croydon, south London.

Police name teenager who was stabbed to death on her way to school

The scene near the Whitgift shopping centre in Croydon, south London after a 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning. (PA)

School pays tribute to pupil, 15, stabbed to death in Croydon

According to a leaked photograph, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

Labour mayors join forces to urge Sunak not to scrap HS2 Northern link

AI predicts what major UK cities will look like in 2050

Storm Agnes is on the way and it is bringing heavy winds.

Met Office issue yellow weather warning as Storm Agnes approaches

Big Zuu takes to the London streets on a mission to make people smile

Big Zuu takes to the streets of London to make people smile

Nats ‘very sorry’ staff off sick ‘will impact’ flights from major UK airport. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Nats ‘sorry’ staff off sick ‘will impact’ flights from major airport

Braverman ‘fully backs’ armed police after officer charged with murder. (Photo: Getty Images)

Braverman ‘fully backs’ armed police after officer charged with murder

The Get Around for £2 scheme has been extended until the end of next month

‘Taking the bus continues to be a vital link for people to get around’

Take That are back with The Life album and 2024 tour

Ad Feature Take That: This Life album and 2024 tour is heading this way!

Saffron, 19, from Portsmouth, has been to Westminster as part of the Food Foundation's campaign to get free school meals for all children

Portsmouth teen goes to Westminster to lobby for free school meals for all