Planning

Larger car park proposed to tackle growing parking pressures

Proposed new Bransbury Park Leisure Centre

Councillors defend Bransbury project as forum slams compromises

Worcester City Council insists the tree in Columbia Drive poses no immediate risk and has issued a protection order for it. Inset: Chris Davis

'Menacing' 100ft tree could crush my home but council won't chop it

Neo’s impressive bending technique in the 1999 science fiction, The Matrix, topped the list

The top 20 movie stunts of all time - ranked in latest poll!

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

Plans are in place to build 1,200 new homes south of Longfield Avenue in Fareham, as well as a new care home, primary school, community centre and other facilities. Serious objections have been raised about the plans.

Development would create "cesspit" and people will die - councillor

Keeping costs down is one of the main motivators when it comes to planning a ski trip this season

We're off-ski! Brits booking ski holidays sooner than ever

Retired bank worker, Nick Wisniewski, 66, is the last person living on 'Britain's loneliest street' which is all due to be knocked down - but he's refusing to move.

'I'm not moving!' Council move to evict man on derelict estate

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

Havant Borough Council have approved plans to build a new KFC, Aldi, and Costa in Waterlooville.

New KFC, Aldi and Costa to open as planning application approved

Shoppers cross in front of a London bus as it travels under Christmas lights on Oxford Street in central London in 2017 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Christmas shopping: the best tips for saving and reducing stress

Chichester Shopwyke Lakes CGI

Planning granted for new retirement community in Chichester

Movers carry huge 466kg worth of stuff when moving home

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

This is the advice over 45s would give their younger selves

New disruption to motorists this week as the Eastern Road has been dug up again. Pictured - Eastern Road Southbound closed again for works Photos by Alex Shute

Major Portsmouth road to close while Colas carries out 'routine' work

Portsmouth City Council has confirmed that Eastern Road will be closed this month while maintenance work is carried out.

Sophie Lewis

Potholes continue to plague the city of Portsmouth.

I asked The News readers which roads have the worst potholes

This mini call centre will join generations together to share advice

Havant Borough Council will be prosecuting four traders for selling flowers in Waterlooville without a licence.

Unlicensed flowers traders selling in street to be prosecuted

RFA TIDESURGE OPERHHMS Prince of Wales is heading the UK Carrier Strike Group on Exercise Steadfast Defender. Pictured is a Merlin Mk2 helicopter from 814 Naval Air Squadron with RFA Tidespring and HMS Prince of Wales in the background. Picture: LPhot Belinda Alker/Royal Navy

HMS Prince of Wales at centre of huge multinational exercises

Titchfield Festival Theatre in St Margaret's has accused Fareham Borough Council of blocking its expansion plans.

Theatre launches campaign to save itself ahead of planning appeal

West Dean's pituresque sunken garden.

Spring into action: Explore West Dean's latest gardening courses and cultivate y...

Himadri Madan

Going Green: Planning for extreme weather is essential

Wallington Fareham Masterplan

Developer backs out of fighting decision to block major new housing estate

Paul MacDonald (54) from Fareham, has been battling for four years with Fareham Borough Council over a garage he orignally built without planning permission. He has since been refused planning permission and now the council want the garage to be taken down by January 8, 2024. Picture: Sarah Standing (040124-4418)

Couple ordered to take down garage they built without planning permission

Most adults begin to think about their mortality at the age of 51

Many Brits may struggle to afford Christmas if they don't save early

More than half of adults save money specifically to cover Christmas costs – with January being the most popular month to start putting money aside.

Oliver Lewis

I just can't get you out of my head... the venison scotch egg from the Restaurant 1865 seasonal menu at the Queens Hotel in Southsea. Picture: The Queens Hotel

Dining at the Queens Hotel means eating scotch eggs will never be the same again

Midweek meals have turned ‘boring’ and ‘repetitive’ for many adults

Dad had to pay £3k and drive 1,102 miles due to Brexit passport rule

Ben Hitchman, Team Leader, Town Planning. Submitted picture

Ad Feature Portsmouth recruitment firm plans major growth

Prince William is reportedly already planning his coronation

Prince William ‘already planning’ coronation with key change

Cadbury has announced the flavour of its two mystery bars

Cadbury launches special King’s coronation range costing £9.99 a bar

Sporting director, Rich Hughes, believes chairman Michael Eisner is ready to fund recruitment this summer.

LATEST: Pompey sporting director reveals exciting summer spending plans

Many could miss out on a whopping £18 billion of ‘free money’ – because they don...

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

Rod Bailey of Milton Neighbourhood Picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth's first neighbourhood plan is introduced after Milton backs proposals

These are the top 20 pre-holiday blunders for UK holidaymakers

Britons planning to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style are being offered top tips on how to host the perfect street party

How to host the perfect Queen's platinum jubilee street party - 6 tips to help y...

Runners set off in the 2021 Gosport Half Marathon. Picture: Neil Marshall

Town's major boost with crucial return of Gosport Half Marathon event

Lou and Lloyd Hoy were married at the Queens Hotel in Southsea. Picture by Dimples and Daisies Photography.

Portsmouth art and taxidermy lovers celebrate intimate wedding day in high drama

The new Persimmon Homes South Coast land and planning team, from left: Brian Robson, Dan Ramirez, Lily Vukovic, Gregg Allison, Jamie Alley, Sharon Eckford), Nicky Steward, James Elms, Ian Armitage, Giles Maltby and Dave Buczynskyj. Picture: Chris Moorhouse Photography

Groundworks taking place at development set for 69 new homes

Top renovations UK homeowners are planning to get their homes ready to host on M...

Where to turn for help if you're struggling with low mood, loneliness or despair

The government has announced that pubs, restaurants and cafes must offer customers non-smoking areas outside (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pubs, restaurants and cafes will need to provide outside areas for non-smokers -...

Doubts have been raised about the viability of Portsmouth Guildhall reopening with a severely reduced capacity. Picture: Sarah Standing

Guildhall operations manager reveals possible '500 capacity'

Rita Muston, 83, from Horndean, is at her wits' end after trying unsuccessfully for almost four months to obtain a refund of £35.93 from online retailer Vivaform Picture: Sarah Standing (200120-5439)

The £36 refund - which took four months to process due to international stonewal...

The former Harbour School in Fratton, which is now being used as The Lantern

'State-of-the-art' school for special needs students in Portsmouth completed

The former Harbour School in Fratton, which is now being used as The Lantern

'State-of-the-art' school for special needs students in Portsmouth completed

Nordic walking comes to Havant, thanks to council scheme for older people

Mike Allgrove, Planning Policy Manager, Chichester District Council and Anna Parry, Bird Aware Partnership Manager.

Win for Solent wildlife group

Mike Allgrove, Planning Policy Manager, Chichester District Council and Anna Parry, Bird Aware Partnership Manager.

National award for Solent wildlife group

The start of a new discharge lounge. Picture: Sarah Standing (180833-1265)

Here's how Portsmouth's QA Hospital is preparing for this year's winter pressure...

Portsmouth City Council leader Gerald Vernon-Jackson

Portsmouth City Council reveals budget savings plan and council tax rise '“ but...

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