Portsmouth City Council

The HMO in Paddington Road, North End, has been recommended for approval.

"Absurd" HMO plans which "defies all reasonable logic" recommended for approval

Matthew Winnington, Liberal Democrat councillor. Picture: Sarah Standing (020524-8159)

Devolution talks for Portsmouth welcomed by councillors but cautions raised

Eastern Road coastal path has been reopened in the latest step of the Southsea Sea Defences project.

Eastern Road coastal path reopened as Sea Defences project continues

A new B&M store is set to open in Portsmouth after they applied for a premises license at the former Wilko store in Arundel Street.

New shop set to take over old Wilko unit in Portsmouth

The issue of bins being left on pavements is being tackles by Portsmouth City Council

Crackdown on bins left out sees hundreds of warning letters issued

Annette Groves, manager at Advice Portsmouth, spoke to us about the role that the service plays in helping the community.

The free service that can help you with winter fuel payments and more

Rawkus Festival will be held on 14 September at Guildhall Square

Hip-Hop to take centre stage in Portsmouth with free all-day festival

Military personnel and veterans could be prioritised for council housing in Portsmouth. The decision is dependent on a review passing.

Military and veterans could be prioritised for council housing

Portsmouth Music Hub's Cross Keys Choir have been chosen from thousands of competing choirs nationwide to perform the Music for Youth Proms 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall.

Delight as children's choir selected to perform at Royal Albert Hall

Ambitious plans to triple the number of city's electric vehicle charging points

Progress at Hilsea Lido

Intriguing scenes at Hilsea Lido as huge revamp of the popular pool continues

Parents and pupils will be visiting schools ahead of applying for their secondary school places

Portsmouth secondary school open days

Aerial view of the Tipner West site as it is currently. Photo: © Strong Island

Concerns about controversial Tipner West development continues

Fratton Food Store

Trio sentenced for supplying fake cigarettes and money laundering

A warning about HMOs has been issued with the deadline for the city's local plan looming large. Picture: Sarah Standing (310723-7331)

Stark HMO housing warning issued as deadline for important plan looms large

Waste had piled up at an address in North End, with a housing management company being fined by Portsmouth City Council.

Housing company slapped with huge fine after rubbish dumped in garden

Piles of rubbish were strewn across a house’s front and back garden - with a housing management company being fined for failing to clean up the mess.

Freddie Webb

An artist's impression of Phase 5 of coastal scheme

Work on last phase of city's vital sea defences set to start within weeks

Cafe looks to add an extra takeaway kiosk in to reduce lengthy queues

The penny slots are always a winner all year round with both Clarence Pier and South Parade Pier along Southsea seafront providing great options within the family arcades to occupy all of the family. With fun fair rides also on offer at peak times (and good weather) as well as plenty of food and drink options families who visit are definitely on to a winner. www.clarencepier.co.uk and www.southparadepier.netPicture: Sarah Standing

New transport hub could be created at Clarence Pier

Adam Henderson, Liam McCutcheon, Irmina Spinner and Glenn Turnbull

Portsmouth business accelerates growth with two key investments

Behind the scenes as Tipner East Site. New sea defences will be created along the edge of the site to protect the new homes

WATCH: Work underway to transform iconic scrapyard into new homes

The luxury cruise liner was delayed by Storm Lillian but it was better late than never with the ship looking glorious travelling past the Spinnaker Tower.

Resplendent Resilient Lady arrives in Portsmouth in 6 stunning photos

The council has released the full list of planned road closures over the weekend.

Full list of planned road closures for Victorious Festival 2024

Vasco Da Gama sailing from Portsmouth on August 18 after calling into the port as part of a cruise along the British Isles.

Watch: Stunning cruise ship sail from city after weekend visit

The Rec Cafe

Rec Cafe Fratton announces closure due to 'personal circumstances'

Vasco Da Gama (foreground) will be sailing into Portsmouth International Port this weekend as part of a tour around the British Isles.

Stunning cruise ship with heated swimming pool to visit city - when

Football sessions involving the group. Pic: Helen Kendry

Group that brings women together to play football recognised by FA

A group that brings together women from different cultures to learn English, share experiences, and play football has been recognised by the Hampshire Football Association as one of the best in the county.

Toby Paine

New electronic signs have been installed at Eastney to warn beachgoers if there have been any sewage releases.

New beach signs installed to alert swimmers of sewage releases

Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Pic: PA

Pensioners to lose winter fuel payments as government axes support

The Pulse Smart Hub will act as an information board in Commercial Road if it's approved.

Pulse Smart Hub with free wifi could be coming to high street

The office in Udai Court, Victoria Road North, could be turned into flats.

Former solicitor's office could be turned into flats

Portsmouth residents have been “incorrectly” charged parking fines at Queen Alexandra Hospital - with the NHS trust issuing an apology.

Residents "incorrectly" charged parking fines at QA Hospital

Portsmouth City Council contracted a company to improve the water quality of Canoe Lake last week as they set about removing the algae.

Work completed to improve a Portsmouth lake's water quality

Fratton Bridge Centre in Portsmouth is currently having many of its units refurbished. The News, Portsmouth had the opportunity to have a walk-through of the centre on Tuesday, July 30.

WATCH: I visited shopping centre undergoing an exciting revamp

Costa building works at The Pompey Centre Retail Park. Picture: Matthew Clark

New coffee shop drive-thru starts taking shape - pictures

Natural habitats are expected to receive more protection after south Hampshire councils receive a funding boost. Pictured is Bramshill Park, a series of early 17th to early 18th century formal walled gardens, terraces and avenues set in a park surrounding a Jacobean House that was used as a Police Training College until 2015, Bramshill, Hampshire, 2018.

Natural habitats to be protected after councils receive funding boost

The Jubilee splash pool in Hilsea

Splash pool re-opens following 'clear' water tests

Residents in Portsmouth have been warned by the council not to use parking signs with QR codes on them as they could be a scam.

"Stay alert": Residents warned to avoid QR code parking scams

A proposal has been made to twin Portsmouth with Malta's capital Valletta. Pictured is: Charlotte Gerada, Labour group leader, elected for Central Southsea ward. Picture: Sarah Standing (020524-8415)

City could be twinned with Malta's capital Valletta

Matt Foster, CEO of The Parenting Network, told The News of the impact opening in The Bridge Centre has had on their services.

"We will never turn a family away" - Charity sets up base in Fratton

The Jubilee splash pool in Hilsea

Water sample taken at splash pool following reports of sickness

Pitt Street Community Kitchen at 315 Commercial Road, Portsmouth was rated five on November 28.

Free fun summer activities for Portsmouth children

Fratton Bridge Centre in Portsmouth is currently having many of their units refurbished as the council looks to maximise its potential. Picture: Sarah Standing (300724-7986)

Shopping centre progress "massively exceeding expectations"

Pictured is The Jubilee splash pool in Hilsea.

Hilsea Splash Pool closed following reports of illness

House building. Picture: Gerard Binks

Proposals to build almost 1,100 homes a year “totally unrealistic”

Pete said: "It was incredibly important for me to showcase this sail at a club that I love deeply. Portsmouth FC has always been a significant part of my life, and to see this artwork unveiled at Fratton Park is a dream come true."

"Magnificent" artwork attracts huge crowd to Fratton Park

Officials were told that a wheelchair accessible taxi costs around £50,000 (Picture: Contributed)

Ways to increase wheelchair-accessible taxis in the city investigated

183 new homes have been built at the former Kingston Prison site

Conversion of Kingston Prison site creates 183 new 'affordable' homes

The Border Control Post at Portsmouth International Port, which Councillor Steve Pitt said could become an “untenable drain” on the council’s finances.

"White elephant" border control post sees barely any checks a day

First Bus have secured a five year contract extension to continue to run the Portsmouth Park and Ride service.

"Proud" First Bus wins contract to operate Park and Ride

Major update at Hilsea Lido as original lagoons exposed - 7 pictures

Rob and Claire of the Sour Duo perform at SomersFest, a free festival of food and music run by Portsmouth City Council in Somerstown Picture: Chris Moorhouse (270724-43)

17 pictures of brilliant first time festival

Stagecoach buses in Portsmouth will have new technology that displays and announces the next stop to help passengers travel with confidence.

Buses receive new technology to make it an "attractive" travel option

Portsmouth City Council have announced three new tenants that will be opening in The Bridge Centre, Fratton, as its refurbishment continues.

The three new businesses set to open in Portsmouth shopping centre

Portsmouth City Council have announced three new tenants that will be opening in The Bridge Centre, Fratton, as its refurbishment continues.

Shopping centre renovation progresses as new tenants are announced