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HMS Albion, an Albion-class landing platform, is due to be sold alongside HMS Bulwark to Brazil, with talks for the Royal Navy ships reaching advanced stages.

Debate shadows Royal Navy ships being sold to Brazil

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Packaging manufacturer wins new warehouse planning permission

RFA Argus is back at sea and is undergoing trials ahead of a full return to the fleet, where she will support Royal Navy operations.

"Longest-serving ship" RFA Argus back at sea after two years

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Mackenzie Bird with her award.

HSDC student wins inspirational Young Person Of Portsmouth Award

Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution Jim McMahon speaking during a visit to Southampton on Tuesday, April 1

Devolution minister discusses mayoral powers and postponed elections

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Plans for a large fence around a police headquarters has been approved despite concerns.

Plans for large fence at police HQ approved despite complaints

Further updates on the Type 83 shipbuilding project are due to be announced soon, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Pictured is the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon.

Mysterious Type 83 destroyer updates expected soon - when

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 5 2024.

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Buckinghamshire is a rare area where the housing targets may be exceeded. Photo from Gareth Fuller/PA Images

Housing target of 1,021 homes per year labelled unachievable

Amanda Martin MP and Stephen Morgan MP

Portsmouth’s £5.7m homelessness grant hailed by MPs

HMS Bulwark, which served as the Royal Navy flagship, could be sold to Brazil after being retired from the service fleet.

Retired HMS Bulwark could be sold to Brazil as talks begin - report
A former Royal Navy flagship could be sold to Brazil after being decommissioned to cut costs, reports say.
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Controversial motion on HMOs sparks fierce debate on resident safety.

Lieutenant General Sir Robert Magowan KCB CBE defended the decision to decommission Royal Navy ships HMS Albion, Bulwark and Northumberland, but said problems still remained with the UK's capability.

"Uncomfortable" issues despite right decision to cut ships - general

650 military homes put back into public ownership

A defence minister has confirmed that Royal Navy ships will not be used to deal with small boats crossing The English Channel. Pictured: Migrants travel in an inflatable boat across the English Channel, bound for Dover on the south coast of England, in 2023.

Warships will not be used to stop migrant boats crossing channel - MoD

HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark are not due to be replaced until the 2030s, the Labour defence procurement minister said in a parliamentary written question.

Replacements for HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark not expected for years

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HMS Queen Elizabeth was tailed by an unidentified drone as she was leaving the German port of Hamburg.

Drones seen flying over air bases after stalking HMS Queen Elizabeth

Reports say that HMS Scott, a Royal Navy ocean survey vessel, will no longer be sold by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) - instead being given a major overhaul ahead of future operations.

HMS Scott no longer being sold by MoD and will get major overhaul

The Labour group in Portsmouth have been criticised after leaked WhatsApp messages suggested using the terms “terrorists” and “Nazis” to describe protestors.

Protestors branded "terrorists" by Labour group in WhatsApp texts

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Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel will be continuing industrial for the next six months, with the force and the Ministry of Defence left reeling due to lack of staff and investment. Pictured: RFA Tidesurge mains a constant distance from HMS Prince of Wales as fuel is pumped across.

Royal Fleet Auxiliary unable to use half its fleet - strikes extended
Officers and personnel of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) will be extending its period of industrial action - leaving the government and a struggling force reeling.
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The Royal Navy has disbanded an autonomous systems testing team based in Portsmouth. Pictured are the unit bringing down the White Ensign flag.

Royal Navy disbands autonomous testing team which worked on new ships

A Conservative baroness has called for more ships, particularly frigates, to be added to the Royal Navy’s fleet to bolster the UK’s defence.

Baroness challenges MoD saying the Royal Navy "needs more ships"

John Nott, the Conservative politician who served as the defence secretary during The Falklands War, has died aged 92. Pictured is him waving to departing servicemen as the liner QE2 leaves Southampton carrying 3000 British troops to South Georgia during the Falklands War, 12th May 1982

Falklands War defence secretary John Nott dies aged 92

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

Leader of the City Council, Cllr Steve Pitt. He said cheaper fares have driven up bus usage.

New support system launched for people who lost Winter Fuel Payment

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

Steve Pitt, leader of Portsmouth City Council, said raising the £2 bus cap was a "hugely disappointing" decision, with the city seeing a major rise in bus usage.

"Hugely disappointing": Council bemoans bus fare cap hike

The tax on private school fees was confirmed in the October budget by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. There are worries from military families that this will unfairly affect them.

Military families given more cash to offset tax on private school fees

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves confirmed that the MoD's budget will increase by £2.9bn, while setting out a path to increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP in the future. Pictured is her posing outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the Houses of Parliament.

£2.9 billion boost to Ministry of Defence budget to support forces

George Madgwick, leader of Portsmouth Independents Party, has defended his comments after calling for far-right organisations to unite with mainstream parties.

Councillor denies endorsing far-right groups

Alan Mak MP was a guest on BBC Politics South

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Admiralty Tower in Queen Street, Portsmouth.

Major fire risk at tower block due to "unsuitable" wall construction

Energy Security Ed Miliband, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar at the Port of Greenock while on the General Election campaign trail in May

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A contract has been awarded by the MoD to support Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary

"Pivotal" £18m contract signed to maintain Navy ship capability - how

The HMNZS Manawanui, a New Zealand Royal Navy survey ship, sank after hitting a reef and running aground near Samoa, later catching fire and capsizing. Portsmouth-based patrol vessel HMS Tamar has discovered the ship's log book after patrolling near the wreckage.

Key evidence found by HMS Tamar into how New Zealand navy ship sank

A Sea Venom missile was successfully fired from a Royal Navy wildcat helicopter for the first time. It is hoped the weapon can be used alongside UK Carrier Strike Groups to protect HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.

Watch: Deadly new missile shot from helicopter in successful test

Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard MP has responded to a query regarding the Type 32 warships. Details about the vessels have remained a mystery.

Mysterious Type 32 ships still being developed amid cancellation fears

Veterans minister Al Carns has issued an apology after an investigation report exposed “misogyny” and “bullying” in the submarine service.

Minister apologises for "misogyny" found in submarine service

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made a major gaff during his speech at the Labour Party Conference, which social media has picked up on.

Sir Keir Starmer calls for "return of the sausages" from Gaza in gaff

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Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers and seafarers are once again going on strike amid a bitter row over pay and conditions, coinciding with the Labour Party conference. Demonstrations have previously been held in Portsmouth.

Angry Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers escalate pay strikes

Members of the RMT and Nautilus International unions have gone on strike on Merchant Navy Day over pay and conditions for Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors. Talks have been held with the Ministry of Defence, but a pay offer has yet to be issued.

Pictured is: (l-r) Martyn Gray, Olly Longden, Andy Rawlinson and Mark Brennan, striking in Wharf Road near Whale Island, Portsmouth, on September 3

RFA sailors "harassed" into returning from leave early - low staff

The size of the Royal Navy fleet is being reviewed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) as part of the government's Strategic Defence Review, with the goal of increasing defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP.

Pictured: HMS Prince of Wales leading a fifteen ship formation - with jets flying past - as part of a UK-led Carrier Strike Group. Front row: HMS Prince of Wales
Row 2 (L-R): USS Paul Ignatius, ESPS Almirante Juan de Borbon,
Row 3 (L-R): HMS Portland, HNLMS Karel Doorman, HNOMS Magnus Lagabote, RFA Tidespring, HNOMS Olav Tyrggvason, ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, FS Normandie
Row 4 (L-R): RFA Mounts Bay, HNOMS Otto Sverdrup, HNOMS Gnist, Kv Bjornoya, FGS Bonn

MoD confirms Royal Navy fleet size is under review

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Exploding Heads have sold out their Fareham Live comedy show, set to feature Colin from Portsmouth.

Exploding heads comedy show featuring Colin from Portsmouth sells out

Royal Navy personnel serving aboard HMS Diamond were praised by the defence secretary during his visit to HMNB Portsmouth.

Brave personnel who fought Houthi rebels praised by defence secretary

Defence Secretary John Healey said HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth will continue to play a vital role in the Royal Navy. The Labour MP visited HM Naval Base Portsmouth at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard today (September 5).

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Members of the RMT and Nautilus International unions have gone on strike on Merchant Navy Day over pay and conditions for Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors. Talks have been held with the Ministry of Defence, but a pay offer has yet to be issued.

Pictured is: (l-r) Martyn Gray, Olly Longden, Andy Rawlinson and Mark Brennan, striking in Wharf Road near Whale Island, Portsmouth, on September 3

"Fed up" Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors strike again amid no pay terms

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